08/18 MIKE PISCIOTTA, THE MAGIC CASTLE, VODKA SAUCE

MAGICIAN AT THE WORLD FAMOUS MAGIC CASTLE MIKE PISCIOTTA JOINS THE SHOW WITH SOME MAGIC TRICKS!

Mike Pisciotta is an American magician, located in Los Angeles, CA. Pisciotta was born in Pueblo, CO. He became interested in magic as a teenager and in 2003 he moved to Hollywood to become a member of the world famous Magic Castle.  Specializing in close-up magic, Pisciotta has worked for an impressive list of celebrity and corporate clients. Since 2012, he has been the only resident bar magician for the Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle. He is also a regular performer in the clubs showrooms.

Pisciotta lives in Hollywood with his wife Katie and son Charlie Danger. They are expecting their second child in December 2015.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

VODKA SAUCE FOR PASTA

1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 carrots chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 tsp red pepper flake
1/2 cup vodka
3 cans San Marzano tomatoes
3/4 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
pepper
1 lb pasta
Parmesian cheese grated

Heat oive oil and add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook until translucent. Then add the red pepper flakes, Cook another few minutes. Add the Vodka and reduce by half. Add the cans of tomatoes and squeeze them in your hand to break them down. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper and stir.

Let the cook about 1 1/2 hours then add the cream and stir well if you like smooth sauce you can put into a blender and puree or keep it a bit chunky as is.

Cook your pasta al dente and serve with fresh Parmesiano cheese.