Tagliatelle With Caramelized Oranges And Almonds Recipes

TAGLIATELLE WITH PROSCIUTTO AND ORANGE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute before al dente, about 2 minutes for fresh pasta, longer for dried. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; sauté until browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add reserved pasta water, orange juice, half of zest, and cream; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and divide among warm bowls.

TAGLIATELLE WITH CHESTNUTS, PANCETTA, AND SAGE

Steps:

• Cook pancetta in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and 1 tablespoon sage and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in chestnuts and remove from heat.
• Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander and add to pancetta mixture in skillet. Add 1 cup reserved cooking water along with cheese and butter and cook, tossing constantly, over high heat until pasta is well coated (add more reserved water if necessary), about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve sprinkled with parsley and remaining tablespoon sage.

SLOW-ROASTED SPANISH OLIVES WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Combine the olives and the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 2 hours.
• Drain the oil out (keep it to use as a bread dip!).
• Serve the olive mixture warm or at room temperature.
• They go nicely with assorted cheeses!