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Oct. 17 Today is NATIONAL PASTA DAY AND FOUR PRUNES DAY

Sorry, I'm so late posting. I'm at my Mom's and it was a 3 1/2 hour drive. Took a nap when I

got here. Anyway getting ready to make cheese straws tomorrow and kolaches on Mon. for

her. Smiley Happy Smiley Happy {#emotions_dlg.thumbup}

The pasta part of today is ok, but I don't know about the 4 prune part.{#emotions_dlg.thumbup}

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Re: Oct. 17 Today is NATIONAL PASTA DAY AND FOUR PRUNES DAY

Better late than never. But it is pasta your normal posting time.

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Re: Oct. 17 Today is NATIONAL PASTA DAY AND FOUR PRUNES DAY

Well, there's a new wrinkle on the food of the day! {#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}

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Re: Oct. 17 Today is NATIONAL PASTA DAY AND FOUR PRUNES DAY

Ask and ye shall receive (you guys can try this out and get back to me). {#emotions_dlg.scared}

<h2>Prunes and pasta? Strange but true (and delicious)</h2> <h3>You need (for 4 servings):</h3>
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups raw pasta (any kind)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups leftover cooked chicken, cubed or flaked
  • 1 cup soft, pitted prunes, sliced smaller
  • ½ cup long-life cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
<h3>Get cracking:</h3>
  • Bring the water to the boil and add the salt
  • Add the pasta and boil uncovered until it’s al dente (cooked, not soggy).

A saucy business.

  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions until golden brown.
  • Add the chicken, prunes, cream, parsley and seasoning and stir through.

All together now.

  • Drain the pasta and add it to the chicken mixture.
  • Lightly mix and heat until it’s warm through (don’t bring it to the boil).


Denise