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Bella Luna Ristorante

9401 Lee Highway
(In the Circle Towers Office Bldg.)
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
703-383-9002


Sam Sehnouni - Chef/Owner


Lamb Shank

Ingredients:
1)   1 Lamp Shank
2)   3 oz. Fresh Carrots
3)   3 oz. Celery
4)   2 oz. Onions
5)   2 tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6)   1/2 tsp. Salt
7)   1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
8)   Fresh Rosemary (as needed)
9)   Fresh Basil

Preparation:
1)   Chop all the vegetables a la juliana

Cooking:
1)   Saute the lamb shank in garlic and olive oil for
       about 5 minutes on a medium high fire.
2)   Add the vegetables with the indicated spices and
       saute everything for about 5 minutes on a
       medium high fire.
3)   Add a glass of white wine (Chably gives a good
       flavor).
4)   Bake everything for 45 minutes in a 375 deg
       preheated oven.

Serving:
The lamb shank is better served with mash potatoes
and vegetables.


Cioppino Piatto Del Pescatore

Ingredients:
1)   12 fresh Muscles
2)   4 Clams
3)   2 Shrimp
4)   4 oz. of Calamary
5)   2 oz. Scallops
6)   6 oz. Linguini
7)   Fresh Oregano
8)   Fresh Basil
9)   Salt and Pepper as needed

Cooking (for Pasta al dente):
1)   Cook linguine for 5 minutes in pre-boiled water.
       Add a teaspoon of salt and a tablespoon of olive
       oil.
2)   Put garlic, a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper,
       fresh oregano, and fresh basil in a pre-heated pan.
3)   Saute those ingredients for 30 seconds.
4)   Add the seafood and saute for 4 minutes.
5)   Add a glass of white wine (Chably)
6)   Saute for 2 minutes.

Serving:
Serve on a bed of linguini.



These recipes are a courtesy of Sam Sehnouni of Bella Luna.



Good Eating!!!


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