Crispy Pasta - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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24 ounces dried orecchiette (1 1/2 16 oz boxes)
3/4 vegetable oil
2 tablespoons slivered garlic
5 cups small broccoli florets
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks,softened
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper
Preparation
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Cook pasta until tender, but firm.
Drain and rinse in cold water, drain well.
Have ready two medium saute pans.
Heat 1/4 oil in each until smoking.
Add pasta carefully to each pan, dividing equally.
Spread out in even layers and cook for about 3 minutes, or medium brown on underside.
Turn pasta over and cook, WITHOUT stirring, until browned on the other side.
Transfer pasta and oil in a large bowl and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in one pan until hot.
Add garlic and broccoli, saute and toss for about 5 minutes.
Add wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper, cook for additional 3 minutes.
Transfer to 13 X 9 flame proof baking dish.
Add pasta,vinegar, butter and pine nuts to the baking dish and toss over medium high heat until butter is melted.
Add 1/2 cup of cheese and toss again.
Serve with remaining cheese and additional fresh ground pepper.
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