Arugula and Garlic Sauce

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            FOOD FUNNY
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It's a little bit of a stretch to call this a food funny, but I like
it so close is good enough. Thanks to Josephine Cavallo for sending
it to us.

A man calls home to his wife and says, "Honey I have been asked to go
fishing at a big lake up in Canada with my boss and several of his
friends. We'll be gone for a week. This is a good opportunity for me
to get that promotion I've been wanting so would you please pack me
enough clothes for a week and set out my rod and tackle box. We're
leaving from the office and I will swing by the house to pick my
things up. Oh! Please pack my new blue silk pajamas."

The wife thinks this sounds a little fishy but being a good wife she
does exactly what her husband asked. The following weekend he comes
home a little tired but otherwise looking good. The wife welcomes him
home and asks if he caught many fish?

He says, "Yes! Lot's of walleye, some bluegill, and a few pike. But
why didn't you pack my new blue silk pajamas like I asked you to do?"

"I did, they're in your tackle box."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This sauce takes less than 10 minutes to make, so keep it in mind for
when you need something healthy and tasty in a hurry.

Arugula and Garlic Sauce

2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
2 bunches arugula (rocket), rinsed and trimmed
(about 2 cups, 500 ml packed)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Pasta of your choice, cooked according to package directions

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over moderate heat and
saute the onion, garlic, and optional red pepper flakes for 3 minutes.
Add the arugula, salt, and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Toss with
the cooked pasta and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Tue Mar 2 17:31:00 2004