Strawberry Pasta

Photo: flickr user me and the sysop

Ingredients

1 pint Strawberries

pound Spaghetti

cup Parmesan cheese, grated, or pecorino

2 tablespoons Butter

cup Heavy cream

Mint sprig, for garnish

Preparation

"I have to admit to you that when Sharon told me she was going to make a meal for me that would curl my toes, I was thrilled. Sharon is a great cook who rarely has muchtime. When she told me that the main course was strawberry pasta, I was totally disappointed. I am a proud meat and potatoes kind of guy after all and strawberry pasta just sounded so=85so=85wimpy. But I kept all of this to myself - thank the culinary gods. Because that night Sharon found a way to make strawberries, cream, and noodles taste like ambrosia. She also found a way to curl my toes. I think my meat and potato days are over." Jeremy on dining with his culinary goddess, friends 3 years, Biblically involved 4 months, Nacogdoches, TX

Yield: 2 1/4 lb

Serves: 3 - 12 oz portionsPreparation Steps

Estimated Time: 30 min1 Puree the strawberries in a blender. Strain to remove seeds.

2 Cook the spaghetti using the package directions; drain and toss with the cheese.

3 Heat the butter and cream in a small saucepan.

4 Move the pasta to a serving bowl, cover with strawberries, and then the butter sauce. Toss well. Serve with additional cheese and garnish with mint, if desired.