Classic All Red Wine Club Recipes - October 2022

Below you will find 3 recommended pairings, 1 for each of your wines. Enjoy!

Volpaia Chianti Classico 2019

Pairing: Spaghetti & Meatballs

Adapted from: Delish | Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/3 c. bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef with bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined then form into 16 balls.
3. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate.
4. Add onion to pot and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to pot and cover. Simmer until sauce has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Serve pasta with a healthy scoop of meatballs and sauce. Top with Parmesan before serving.

Manos Negras Red Soil Select Pinot Noir 2018

Pairing: Grilled Venison Steak

Adapted from: All Our Way | Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs. venison steak an 1 inch thick
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¼ cup dry red wine

Directions:

1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a measuring cup.
2. Place venison in a large zip lock bag.
3. Pour marinade over steak and seal the bag.
4. Place bag in a flat casserole dish so that the steak lies flat.
5. Refrigerate and marinate at least 5 hours, turning every half hour to marinate each side.
6. Drain the marinade at let the steak come to room temperature at least 1 hour.
7. Spray grill grate with spray oil and heat the grill to 500 F.
8. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and then rub both sides of steak with olive oil.
9. Lay the steak on the grill. Do not disturb for 2 minutes. With tongs pick up the steak and move it 90 degrees on the grill -- this will give you the cross-hatch grill marks. Grill another 2 minutes on the same side.
10. Flip the steak and grill until medium rare, using the same method as the first side. Do the Finger test for doneness about 4 minutes.
11. Move the steak to a platter and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
12. Slice the meat and serve.

Tenet the Pundit Syrah 2020

Pairing: Classic Red Sauce Pasta

Adapted from: Food Network | Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 red onion, medium-diced
• 3 cloves garlic, cut into chunks
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
• 1 pound penne or spaghetti, cooked until al dente

Directions:

1. Puree the tomatoes to a smooth, creamy consistency in a food processor or with an immersion blender. (If you like a more country feel, you can wait and break them up in the pan later with a wooden spoon.)
2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. When hot, add the onion and saute 5 to 6 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until you see the color start changing. If you'd like to make the sauce spicy, add the red pepper flakes.
3. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer about 30 minutes. (If you did not puree the tomatoes, use a wooden spoon to break them into pieces while they cook.) Strive for balance in the consistency of the sauce: It has to be fluid, but it should not look overly wet. Add the basil and remove from the heat. Toss with just-cooked pasta.