Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah

Recipe created by Frank Gabriele, Executive Chef, Giovanni's on the Hill

From the show The Harpo Hook-Up

Makes 4 servings

	When Oprah ate at Giovanni's on the Hill in St. Louis, they named a pasta dish after her! You don't have to be Oprah to enjoy this delicious dish—treat yourself to some tonight!
	INGREDIENTS
	1/4 cup pine nuts 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon imported Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon imported Pecorino cheese, grated Scant cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups roughly chopped tomatoes 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or more, to taste) Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh basil
	Lightly toast the pine nuts in a hot oven, about 400°F. Rinse and dry the basil leaves. Place in a mortar or blender, add salt, garlic and the pine nuts and pound or blend into a paste. Add the cheeses gradually. When the paste is smooth, transfer to a bowl and gradually stir in the olive oil, using a wooden spoon. Place the two tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan with garlic and onion; simmer. Add the tomatoes, basil, seasoning salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the tomatoes have reduced almost to a puree. Press through a sieve or strainer. Check the seasoning and if desired, stir in any remaining basil before serving. Serve over pappardelle or your favorite pasta (prepare according to directions on the box.)