Linguine With Braised Garlic And Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

PASTA WITH BRAISED FENNEL, CHARD, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat in large skillet.
• Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and sauté (uncovered) over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in sliced fennel bulb and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add 3/4 cup water and bring to simmer.
• Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat until fennel is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in vinegar, partially cover, and simmer to blend flavors, about 1 minute longer.
• Add crushed red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
• Add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and pasta; return to boil.
• After 3 minutes, add chard and return to rapid boil; continue to cook, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
• Drain pasta and greens, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking water.
• Toss pasta and greens with fennel mixture, cheese, and two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed if mixture is dry.
• Transfer portions to warm pasta bowls.
• Garnish with reserved minced fennel fronds.
• Serve immediately with more cheese passed separately.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, PARMESAN, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
• Process the garlic through a garlic press into a small bowl; stir in 1 teaspoon water.
• Heat the oil, diluted garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
• Cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes.
• Be careful not to brown the garlic or your sauce will be bitter; remove pan from heat.
• When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
• Cook until al dente; drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
• Return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture, cheese, and vinegar.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls; serve immediately.