Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil

6 garlic cloves, thickly sliced

1 cup white onions, chopped

1/4 teaspoon red pepper fl akes

1 cup pine nuts

1/2 cup raisins placed in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained

1 bay leaf (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped basil

3/4 cup wine

1 cup grated Romano cheese

11/2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Farcito alla siciliana

Makes 4 Cups

In a sauté pan cook the garlic, onion, and red pepper fl akes in the olive oil over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring well.

Add the pine nuts, raisins, bay leaf, parsley, and basil. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring well.

Increase the heat to high. Once the ingredients start sizzling, add the wine and stir well until reduced by one-half (about 3 to 4 minutes).

Transfer this mixture to a bowl, add the cheese, bread crumbs, and egg. Mix well until it forms a moist mixture. Season to taste.