Vegetarian Recipes - Spaghetti with Rose and Sunflower Petals Recipe

  
 

Spaghetti with Rose and Sunflower Petals Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Serves 4-6

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 cups/375 g chopped tomatoes

  • petals from 1 sunflower, coarsely chopped (leave a few whole, to garnish)

  • petals from 1 rose, coarsely chopped (leave a few whole, to garnish)

  • 1 small bunch basil, torn

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 tbsp dry white wine

  • 1 lb/500 g spaghetti

  • 1/2 cup/60 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Method:

  1. Sauté the garlic in the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until pale gold.

  2. Stir in the tomatoes, chopped sunflower and rose petals, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Cook for 15 minutes, adding the wine as the mixture starts to dry out.

  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and add to the pan with the sauce.

  5. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and garnish with the basil and the reserved flower petals. Toss gently and serve hot.