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Diann, Sounds sorta like us: we usually cook our day-to-day stuff together, but I like to cook up a nice meal on the weekends. And invariably our son gives me the time to prepare it, but then doesn't let us eat it when it's done…. Here's a sauce recipe that I just love: Prosciutto and Basil sauce 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, cold pressed! I like Spanish oils) 1/2 lb prosciutto, cut into thin slivers 1 medium-to-large onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic (the more the better!), minced fine 1/2 cup or so fresh basil (less if using dried) 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1 1/2 pounds good Italian plum tomatoes (I like Roma), peeled & chopped 1/2 cup dry red wine (I like a nice Rosso, D.O.C.G.) hot peppers to taste Pecorino Romano, grated (optional, but highly recommended) Note: I use an herb grinder to grind up onions and garlic together Melt butter in olive oil and saute prosciutto over medium heat until it turns brown (around 3 minutes). Add onion and garlic and saute for around 2 minutes more. Reduce heat and add basil, parsley, peppers, tomatoes, and wine. Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Serve over fresh pasta (I like spaghetti) and sprinkle Romano cheese over top. This is real easy to prepare, and it doesn't take very long either. And it's delicious! I'll trade you other sauce recipes. Your turn! Steve