ALL SEAFOOD RECIPES

OYSTER PASTA BORDELAISE WITH TASSO

Submitted by: Bob Vining

1-1/2 sticks of butter
6 green onions chopped fine
1 medium red onion chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
6 oz Tasso ham (cut in 1/2 in pieces)
12 oz Angel hair pasta
1-1/2 pints whipping cream
6 tbsp grated Romano cheese
1 tbsp parsley chopped fine
2 pints oysters

Use a well seasoned iron skillet, if available. Melt butter, be careful not to burn. Add green onions, red onions, celery, red pepper, ham, and saute until onions are transparent. Prepare pasta as directed. After draining pasta, add all seasonings. Cook for 7 minutes over very low heat. Add whipping cream and stir in parsley, cheese and oysters. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately with toasted garlic french bread. Serves 8