Now while we think a good wine goes with any food (or no food) here’s a recipe from Franchen that will pair very nicely with The Berrio Cabernet Sauvignon -  Arrabiata Pasta aka Angry Pasta.

It’s not for the feint hearted but is quick and easy and makes you anything but angry when accompanied by our Cab.

Ready In:  35 Minutes
Prep Time:  15 Minutes
Cook Time:  20 Minutes       
Servings:  6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil           
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chopped onion           
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced           
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 50ml red wine               
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white sugar       
• 2 cans peeled and diced tomatoes    
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil   
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 or 2 chillies

METHOD:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.  Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in wine, sugar, basil, red pepper, tomato paste, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, black pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.
3. Stir in parsley.  Ladle over the hot cooked pasta of your choice.