Ingredients
spaghetti (1/2 pound, boiled)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
half a leek, cut into thin medallions
one shallot, diced
4 cloves of garlic, diced
2 handfuls of edible brassica blossoms, thick stems removed
salt and pepper
a dash of white wine
1/2 cup of grated parmesan
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sautee the leeks and shallots for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and edible blossoms. Toss around for a minute in the pan then add a splash of white wine and some salt
and pepper. Let the wine reduce for a minute or so. Melt the butter in the pan and immediately add your cooked spaghetti noodles. Toss the sauce around the noodles to coat. Mix in the parmesan and serve hot.
Slice of Heaven Farm is a family-owned organic farm located in Folsom, LA. Their products range from standard greens and vegetables to hard to find Asian varieties, free range eggs and various artisan products such as granola, apple butter and baked goods. The family just welcomed their newest member, Sequoia, who joins her sister America. More information about their farm can be found on their website, www.sliceofheavenfarm.com, where you can also sign on for their weekly e-newsletter updating their good for the Covington Wednesday & Saturday Farmers Markets.
