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Second course
Pasta and macaroni
Pasta with broccoli, pine nuts, and golden raisins

Pasta with broccoli, pine nuts, and golden raisins

Pasta and macaroni Italian cuisine

I don't recall the original inspiration for this recipe--it was likely from one of the many cookbooks which have passed through my hands. It makes for a light vegetarian dinner; a heartier eater could enjoy this as a side with a serving of grilled poultry or beef. And there is room for improv: walnuts can stand in for the pine nuts, and any kind of raisins will do. In a pinch I've even subbed in sundried tomatoes. My family enjoys the sweet-and-tangy, green-and-umami flavors of this dish; every bite is a different taste sensation. Mangia!