Pasta Of The Grape Harvest

• 5 lbs red seedless grapes, stem & wash
• 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
• 1 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 orange, zest of, shredded
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
• 3/4 cup pistachio nut, shelled and chopped (optional)
• 1/4 lb ricotta cheese (optional)

1. Chop grapes in a food processor.
2. Pour into a large pan with the wine, spices, zest and salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until reduced by 1/2 stirring often.
4. Strain & Set aside.
5. Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente and drain.
6. Toss the hot pasta with the grape sauce.
7. Plate into individual servings and top (if desired) with a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkling of nuts.

grapes, red wine, anise, ground cinnamon, cloves, orange, salt, black pepper, linguine, pistachio nut, ricotta cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-of-the-grape-harvest-166185 (may not work)