This Week at Casa Dante

www.casadante.com       See us on    FACEBOOK or Casa Dante Facebook Weekend weather should be more Spring-like as oppossed to this summer heat we've experienced. We offer Halibut, Soft Shell Crabs, Oysters and a host of fish entrees. Our Veal and fillet are delectable and yes, Italian delicacies as well. Nothing is out of reach here. Combined with some great entertainment options, the weekend should be pretty terrific. Come and see Julian & Dominique on Saturday night or Light Jazz on Friday and Happy Hour. See you at Casa Dante!                                                                                                                  Dom & Toni Marino Proprietors Check out our new  FACEBOOK  page, photos, discussions and other fun stuff See our live entertainment options at www.casadante.com/entertainment,  recipes, and other departments below. If you want past newsletters, recipes or other items go to  Casa Dante Newsletter to retrieve.        Reserve a spot on Open Table or call direct. Casa Dante 3.5/4 stars Star Ledger 2010, Wine Spectator Award 2009, 2010 & 2011 Check out the specials and discounts below and join our  FACEBOOKfan page. www.casadante.com/entertainment or other events at www.casadante.com/events Rooms for small or large parties up to 140. Valet parking. Entertainment this weekend!   Friday April 20, 2012     Happy Hour in our lounge at 5:30 with Danny Bacher      In our banquet room starting at 7:30. Stay for dinner and enjoy some smooth sounds! Saturday April 21, 2012    Julian & Dominique See the full entertainment schedule at www.casadante.com/entertainment Recipe this Week! Penne with Vodka Sauce & Pancetta

6 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 ounces whole-wheat penne 1 2-ounce piece pancetta, finely diced (see Tip) 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup vodka 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Freshly ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1.     Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne until just tender, 12 minutes or according to package directions. 2.     Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. 3.     Return the saucepan to medium-low heat; add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce and crushed red pepper to taste; reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the pancetta, basil and pepper. Happenings at Casa Dante Please think of Mother's Day Sunday , May 13, 2012. Reserve early and make Mom happy! We will announce a pre-summer Wine event here at Casa Dante. Check these pages for announcement.  call us at 210-795-2750 or see us at Open Table