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Al Capone was born in Brooklyn, the son of immigrants from Naples. According to the stories, when he wasn’t busy with gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, bribery, narcotics, robbery, racketeering, murder and tax evasion, this was his favorite passion:

 

Walnut Spaghetti ala Capone

 

1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente and drained well

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cup olive oil

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 pinch kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and nuts; cook on low until garlic darkens. Add parsley, red pepper and al dente spaghetti. Toss until well covered. Add salt and pepper and serve immediately. Some of the recipes I’ve seen recommend garnishing with shaved parmesan and chopped tomato.