SPAM and Nuts Pasta

No, I'm not kidding. This is made with good ol' SPAM from the days of old. It is really good, also. Trust me but don't tell the family until after dinner.They might not even know what it is.

INGREDIENTS

8    ounces dry linguini or similar pasta

2    tablespoons olive oil

2    shallots, minced

4    cloves garlic, minced

1    cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

1    tin SPAM, shredded

¼   cup grated parmesan cheese

2    tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

METHOD

Cook pasta to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the shallots. Cook for 2 minutes and add the garlic. Stir for 1 minute and add the chopped nuts. Cook the nuts until they give off a toasted smell, about 1 minute. Add the SPAM, cook and stir until the SPAM is thoroughly warmed, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Add and lightly toss the pasta with the SPAM mixture, sprinkle on the Parmesan and parsley and serve.

Adapted from a recipe in All Recipes.com