This was a meal we put together in Venice from what we found at the farmers market - and was one of the best meals we had in Italy.

• 1 skate (3/4 lb)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bayleaves
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 3 leaves fresh sage
• 4 tbsp lemon olive oil
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Fresh Pasta

Sautee the garlic, onion, and herbs until soft and beginning to caramelize. Remove and set aside, picking out stems from the herbs.

Simmer the skate in a bath of lemon-olive oil and lemon juice.

Meanwhile, prepare fresh pasta, toss with lemon-olvie oil and carmelized garlic/onions, serve with skate on top.