Spinach and Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms and Cheese

Magickal Ingredients Include :

	PLANET	ELEMENT	ENERGIES
MUSHROOMS	Moon	Earth	Psychic awareness
WHITE WINE	Moon	Fire	Celebration, Joy
CHEESE	Saturn	Earth	Joy, Health, Things coming to fruition
SPINACH PASTA	Jupiter	Earth	Prosperity, Money
WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA	Venus	Earth	Prosperity, Money
OLIVE OIL	Sun	Air	Spirituality, Health, Peace, Sex

1/2 Cup (120 ml) Dried Mushrooms, such as Cepes, Morels, Shiitake, or a Combination

3/4 Cup (180 ml) White Wine

1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Butter

1 Cup (250 ml) Sliced Fresh Mushrooms (3-4 Ounces; 75-100 gm)

1 Clove Garlic, Minced or Put Through a Press

1/4 Teaspoon (1.25 ml) Dried Thyme

1/2 Pound (225 gm) Mozzarella Cheese, Diced

1 Cup (250 ml) Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley

1 Cup (250 ml) Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

3/4 to 1 Pound (350-450 gm) Fettuccine, Preferably a Combination of Spinach and Whole-Wheat

1/4 Cup (60 ml) Olive oil, Plus oil for the pot

Freshly Ground Pepper

Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for 15 to 30 minutes, until soft. Drain and rinse thoroughly, to remove all the grit. Place in a bowl and pour in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the white wine. Soak while you prepare the remaining ingredients, or for about 15 minutes.

Heat the butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet and saute the fresh mushrooms until they begin to get tender. Add the garlic, remaining 1/4 cup wine, and thyme and continue to cook until the wine has evaporated. Remove from heat and place the cooked mushrooms in a large bowl. Drain the dried mushrooms, slice, and add to the cooked mushrooms. Mix in the mozzarella, parsley and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a warmed serving dish ready. Add salt and a little oil to the water and cook the pasta al dente. Spoon into the serving dish, toss with the olive oil and add the mushroom mixture. Toss, adding freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve at once. Pass the remaining Parmesan in a bowl

Serves 4

Stuffed Tufoli or Manicotti

Magickal Ingredients Include :

	PLANET	ELEMENT	ENERGIES
MUSHROOMS	Moon	Earth	Psychic awareness
PASTA	Venus	Earth	Generosity, Prosperity
CHEESE	Saturn	Earth	Joy, Health, Things coming to fruition
TOMATO	Venus	Water	Health, Money, Attracting love, Protection
ONIONS	Mars	Fire	Protection, Weight loss
BEEF	Sun	Earth	Prosperity, Grounding, Protection

1 Pound Tufoli or Manicotti

Melted Butter

2 Chopped Onions

3 Chopped Cloves Garlic

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/2 Pound Chopped Mushrooms

1 1/2 Pounds chopped Lean Beef

1 1/2 Cups Chopped Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese

1 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs

1 Slightly Beaten Egg

1 1/2 Teaspoons salt

1/2 Teaspoon oregano

1/4 Teaspoon Freshly ground Black Pepper

3 to 4 Cups Tomato Sauce

1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until half done, about twelve minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Return it to the pot and toss with a small amount of melted butter to prevent it from sticking together.

Preheat oven to moderate.(350 F.)

Brown onions and garlic lightly in the oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until wilted. Using your hands, blend the onion mixture with the beef, cheese, crumbs, egg, salt, oregano and pepper. Using a teaspoon, stuff the tufoli or manicotti with the mixture.

Cover the bottoms of two 8 cup, shallow rectangular casseroles with a thin layer of tomato sauce and arrange a layer of the stuffed pasta on top. Cover lightly with more sauce and sprinkle generously with the Parmesan cheese. If necessary, repeat the layers.

Bake about thirty minutes.

Serves 12

Craig Claiborne, "The New York Times Cook Book"

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Spaghetti with Lobster

Magickal Ingredients Include :

	PLANET	ELEMENT	ENERGIES
LOBSTER	Mars	Fire	Increase sexual desire, Rebirth
PASTA	Venus	Earth	Generosity, Prosperity
ONION	Mars	Fire	Protection, Weight loss
TOMATO	Venus	Water	Health, Money, Love, Protection

2 Lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each, or 1 pound clear-meat lobster

1/3 Cup Olive Oil

1 Clove Garlic, minced

1 Small Onion, chopped

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 - 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste

1 Cup Canned Tomatoes, or 1 Pound Fresh Tomatoes, peeled and chopped

2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste

2 Tablespoons Water

2/3 Cup Dry White Wine

1 1/2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

1 Teaspoon Oregano

1 pound Pasta, cooked and drained

Wash the lobsters. Cut the spinal cord of each by inserting a knife where the tail and body meet. Turn the lobsters on their backs and split lengthwise. Cut each tail crosswise into three pieces. Cut off the claws and crack them.

Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the lobsters and cook over high heat 3 or 4 minutes, or until they are red. add the garlic, onion and seasonings and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and tomato paste blended with the water and cook, turning constantly, about 1

minute.

Add the wine, parsley and oregano and cook about ten minutes, turning frequently.

To serve, drain the sauce onto the spaghetti and toss to coat the pasta. Place on a platter and garnish with lobster.

Serves 6

Craig Claiborne "The New York Times Cook Book."

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