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•Uwwta UwDftJW) »U*V4 L ff JÏ & I' J uu ' | | | I* $ B Wednesday, March 3, 1999 COMMUNITY CALENDAR • LIFESTYLES • SPORTS • COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENCE • TV LISTINGS Tr 1 ' l 'V.- o- _ r< «2/z?/ W(- t « It's So Good SES--, Silks Café chef Frank Mollica prepared an Angel Hair Pasta in less than five minutes. If you want to prepare you own tomato sauce, allow up to 11/12 hours. Either way, the quick and easy recipe fits nicely into a busy schedule. Photo by Brad Kelly Ask Frank Mollica "What's cookin' today?" and he will have a difficult time trying to narrow down his answer. But we forced him to. The respected chef from Silks Cafe in Bowmanvillc took time out from his busy schedule to share his easy-to-use recipe for Angel Hair Pasta. He also rendered rendered his recipe for a unique tomato sauce that is easily prepared to complement complement the dish for those who prefer to make their own. "This recipe is simple," said Mollica of the popular pasta dish. "People will be able to look at this recipe and say, 'Hey, I can do that,"' Mollica, a graduate of George Brown College, spent a decade gaining valuable experience at fine dining establishments throughout Toronto. At Silks, Mollica's creations put a new twist on traditional dishes through the use of unique sauces and combinations. His specially is pulling flavours from the simplest ingredients ingredients and combining them using great skill and thought. The daily specials are created from fresh local fruits, vegetables and herbs. Silks Café, located at 73 King St. W. in Bowmanvillc, is licensed for 75 diners and is conveniently divided into two distinct distinct areas. The large south room is available available for meetings or private parties of 20- 40. The other is a sunny space which looks out onto historic Bowmanvillc. All of the walls arc covered by original artwork. artwork. Most pieces are for sale by the artists. Fully licensed, the wine list has been chosen with care from France, Italy, South America, Australia and Ontario. If you are interested in making Angel Hair Pasta, a single serving can he prepared prepared in 3-5 minutes, which is convenient convenient for today's busy lifestyle. To prepare your own tomato sauce will take between l to l l/2 hours. Enjoy! Angel Hair Pasta (single serving) l TBSP oil 1 TBSP diced onion (green onion optional) l/2 TSP minced garlic l/2 tomato, diced 5 or 6 mushrooms, sliced 2 or 3 pieces sun-dried tomato, sliced l/4 TSP basil salt and pepper to taste l heaping TBSP parmesan cheese 4 oz. fresh angel hair pasta 1. Sauté first eight ingredients until onions sweat 2. Add 6-8 oz. tomato sauce and simmer simmer while the pasta is cooking 3. Toss pasta, sauce and cheese If you prefer to make your own Tomato Sauce, follow this easy-to-use recipe from Frank Mollica. Silks Café Tomato Sauce 1 large carrot, quartered and chopped 1/2 large Spanish onion, diced 3 stalks celery, chopped Sauté in a little oil until onions are transparent Add: 2 - 14 oz cans plum tomatoes 1 - 6 oz can tomato paste 3 tomatoes, diced 1/2 - 40 oz can tomato juice 1 cup water 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 TSP salt 1 TSP pepper Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. » OF THE YVIŒK - The tomato sauce is excellent base for any pasta. Experiment adding sliced chicken, mushrooms, am, etc. Also, serve the meal with a Flynn leyards Pinot Noir bottle of wine to enjoy