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Spaghetti alla Sinatra Recipe
SPAGHETTI alla SINATRA
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ medium onion, sliced paper thin and separated into crescents
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 large can (1 lb.) Italian-style peeled plum tomatoes
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. dried basil
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp. salt (to add to boiling water for spaghetti)
- l lb. spaghetti
- ½ stick butter
- 2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Finely grated parmesan cheese
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, add the 3 Tbsp. olive oil, the slivered onion, and the four cloves garlic.
- Stir frequently until onion is golden, but not browned. Remove garlic cloves and discard. Strain canned tomatoes, saving ¼ cup liquid.
- Place liquid and tomatoes in blender (or use an immersion blender) and pulse for scant four seconds.
- Slowly pour pulsed tomatoes into the frying pan, stirring constantly, being sure the oil isn't too hot, or it will splatter. Add salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
- Mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring sauce a few times. While sauce simmers, heat large pot of water over medium-high heat; add 2 Tbsp. salt.
- When water comes to a boil, add spaghetti and stir. Test a noodle for doneness and when spaghetti is al dente, remove to a colander to drain.
- Return noodles to pot. Add ½ stick butter. Mix well.
- Pour buttered spaghetti onto heated platter, cover with sauce. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley and finely grated parmesan.
- Serve piping hot.
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
The RAT PACK
3. There were actually two different Rat Packs, one popular in the '50s and another (the most famous and notable) in the '60s. The first consisted of Humphrey Bogart, Mickey Rooney, Errol Flynn, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Cesar Romero and Jerry Lewis.
4. The name of the iconic Great Dane cartoon character Scooby-Doo has Frank Sinatra to thank for his namesake. The famous mutt's creator, Iwao Takamoto, listened to Sinatra's hit song "Strangers in the Night" and noticed his scatting (which sounded like "dooby dooby doo.") This ultimately led to the character's name.
5. Ocean's 11 (1960) was a famed heist movie that featured all five of the Pack's members in lead roles (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop).
6. Dean Martin wasn't actually a big fan of parties, despite his reputation and membership in the Pack. Not only was he religious and a devout Catholic, but he was also self-described as shy and ashamed of the way he spoke.
7. Joey Bishop was considered the more serious man of the group regarding comedy and wild antics. Ironically, he was also the member who wrote their comedic material behind the scenes.
8. Bishop was also insecure about his standing with the Pack and felt like an outsider. He would constantly wait for an invitation to join the rest of the group when dining. His close friend Sinatra once reportedly said, "Goddammit, how long does he have to be with me before he knows he can eat with us?"
9. The group often performed at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Whenever a member was booked, billboards would hint at the surprise appearances of the other members.
10. The Rat Pack was known for its association with many famous actresses, including Lauren Bacall, Shirley MacLaine, Marilyn Monroe, Juliette Prowse and Angie Dickinson. The leading ladies made many appearances in the Rat Pack films. Frank Sinatra even had romantic relationships with Prowse and Dickinson.
The Rat Pack never referred to itself as such after Humphrey Bogart's death in 1957. The media and public used the term. The members actually preferred to call themselves the Clan or the Summit.
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