Pasta Of The Grape Harvest - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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