Grapes of Passion

For pasta-lovers, classic Alfredo is more than just tradition…it’s pasta perfection! Let’s start with this classic sauce and bring in the delightful taste of seafood, finished by the succulent background flavors of roasted garlic, mushrooms, and basil. You’ll be sure to please even the most selective pasta enthusiasts!

Recommendation: Serve with fresh, warm bread. For wine, pair it with a full-bodied white, such as a rich, buttery Chardonnay or Viognier.

The intense, roasted garlic undertones in the sauce will meld wonderfully with a full-bodied white.

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Lasagna is an especially nice dish for preparing in advance of a gathering. You can even make it the day before and keep in the refrigerator, where the flavors will continue to marinate.  It will bake in less than an hour. The quantity is suitable for feeding a dozen or more guests, especially if accompanied with side dishes.

For the best “presentation”, it is especially nice to serve it whole in an extra-tall glass pan.  The cheese on the top should be browned and singed along the edges. And, the anticipation for this dish will only increase as the aromas waft through the house as it slow-cooks in the oven.

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