The Arborist Pairings Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb Spaghetti
• ½ tsp Olive oil
• ½ lb Italian sausage, skinned, cut into 1/2 in pieces
• 6 oz Mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 Small onion, finely chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 Can tomatoes, chopped (16 oz)
• ½ cup Vina Robles The Arborist
• ½ tsp Salt and pepper, pluse 1-2 tbsp salt for pasta water
• 3 oz Black pit-less olives, cut in half
• 1 Bunch basil, coarsely chopped
• 3 oz Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (firm to the bite); drain.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add sausage and fry for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Reduce heat, dab up fat with paper towel and add a little oil if necessary. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic and sweat slowly while stirring for approximately 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and the wine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer over low heat for approximately 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour yourself a glass of Vina Robles The Arborist.

4. 4

   Add the cooked sausage, the olives and the basil. Make sure everything is heated through.

5. 5

   Serve sauce over spaghetti immediately in deep bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Hint: Use your favorite pasta instead of spaghetti.

7. 7

   Hint: Substitute Italian sausage with diced chicken breast.

8. 8

   Hint: Use other fresh herbs instead of basil (parsley, oregano, chives).