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Appetizer

Lemon and Honey Infused Mascarpone Crostini

Ingredients: 4 Slices 1” Italian Bread, cut on a Bias 4 Cloves of Garlic, peeled 3 Lemons, zested and juiced 2 Oz. Honey 8 Oz. Mascarpone Cheese 2 Oz. Fresh Basil Himalayan Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Press Olive Oil Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped Method: Lay bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on each side of the bread and toast until golden brown Cut peeled Garlic in half and rub garlic on bread Juice Lemon and mix with Mascarpone Cheese Combine Olive Oil, Honey, Lemon Zest and Basil Spread mixture on toasted Crostini and plate Top with Himalayan Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Entree

Fresh Bucatini con Lemone e Sopra Fina Ricotta

Ingredients:

8 Oz. Fresh Bucatini

8 Oz. Sopra Fina Ricotta

2 Oz. Fresh Mint, chopped

1 Large Lemon Zested

1 Oz. Heavy Cream

Himalayan Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Press Olive Oil Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped

Method:

Bring 2 Quarts of water to a boil

In a large bowl mix your Ricotta, Mint, Lemon Zest and Heavy Cream

Add a splash of olive oil to the bottom of a medium sauté pan on low heat

Drop your fresh Bucatini and cook for 3 minutes

Take 4 Oz. (Or a healthy large spoon full) of Ricotta mixture and add to sauté pan

Season with Salt and Pepper

Drain pasta but add a splash of starchy pasta water to Ricottas mixture

Mix pasta well and plate

Garnish with Italian Flat Leaf Parsley