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Celebrate your papà with this Italian feast

Give your dad a gift he'll really enjoy this Father's Day! Serve up a special menu, courtesy of the Scottos. Check out the recipes

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Scottos prepare Father's Day menu
June 15: The "Today" show's Al Roker talks with Anthony, John, Elaina, and Marion Scotto of Fresco restaurant in New York City about what you can make for Dad.

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updated 12:40 a.m. ET June 8, 2007

The Scotto dads — Anthony and John — along with Elaina and Marion were invited on TODAY to share a terrific Father's Day menu from their Manhattan restaurant, Fresco. Here are the recipes:

Anthony's Special Pasta (Olive Oil, Garlic, Pancetta and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese)
The Scottos

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, shaved thin
1/2 cup pancetta, chopped fine
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste

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DIRECTIONS

1. Cook pasta al dente, drain and set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over low heat, and sauté garlic and pancetta until lightly browned.
3. Add cooked pasta to sauté pan, toss quickly with garlic, pancetta and olive oil mixture, and place in a large preheated serving bowl.
4. Add the parsley, basil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and grated cheese.
5. In a small non-stick pan over medium heat, fry one egg for each serving.
6. Divide the pasta into 4 portions, top each portion with a fried egg, and serve immediately.

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Grilled Butterfly Leg of Lamb (Garlic and Aged Balsamic Vinegar Marinade)
The Scottos

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 leg of lamb, approximately 4 pounds, bones and shank removed (ask your butcher)
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, rough chopped
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and cracked pepper to taste
Extra sprigs rosemary for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill to medium to high heat.
2. Flatten leg of lamb by using a meat tenderizer or meat mallet, so lamb is flat (or ask your butcher to do this). Place in a deep glass dish.
3. Sprinkle shallots and garlic on both sides of leg. Season with cracked black pepper.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to make the marinade. Pour over lamb and let marinate for at least 1 to 2 hours, turning twice to ensure even coating. Set aside extra unused marinade.
5. Remove lamb from marinade and place on grill. Cook for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade. For medium lamb, internal temperature with a thermometer should read 138°.
6. When lamb is done, remove from grill and let rest for 8 minutes, then slice into 1/4-inch slices across the grain of the leg. Garnish with sprigs of rosemary.

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Rosanna's Steak alla Dad (Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms with Italian Plum Tomatoes)
The Scottos

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

4 boneless New York strip steaks, 12 ounces each
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup onions, minced
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced thin
1 large can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, left whole
4 fresh basil leaves
Dash of oregano
1/4 cup parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Pan sauté steak over medium heat in 1/4 cup olive oil, browning on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add 1/4 cup more olive oil, and sauté garlic, onions, and sliced mushrooms until golden brown.
3. Add Italian tomatoes, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the steak. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Place on a platter, top with basil and serve immediately.

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