Fettuccini with shallots is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of the delicate flavor of the shallots and the rich, creamy sauce creates a dish that is both satisfying and elegant. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make the perfect fettuccini with shallots.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the fettuccine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until tender. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in, set over medium-high heat along with the reserved cooking liquid. Add the butter-cream mixture and half of the Parmesan and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
THAT'S SHALLOTA FLAVOR SPAGHETTI
Made with 10 shallots per pound of whole wheat spaghetti, you cannot believe the flavor of this pasta dish. It's like a bowl of French Onion Soup, hold the broth. It's a knockout.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil with the butter over medium-low heat in a skillet with high sides. Add garlic and shallots and season with salt and pepper then cook gently until caramelized about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile heat a large pot of water to boil for pasta, salt the water very liberally then add spaghetti and bring to a rolling boil. Cook to al dente. Add 2 ladles of starchy cooking water, about 1 cup, to the shallots and stir. Drain pasta and add to shallots. Add the parsley and cheese and more black pepper, to taste. Toss 1 to 2 minutes for liquid to absorb and serve. WOW! Talk about yum-o!
CARAMELIZED GARLIC AND SHALLOT PASTA
Caramelizing the garlic mellows and sweetens its flavor, so you can use more than you might expect.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic cloves, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper, and stir to combine. Cook until very soft and golden, about 1 hour, adding water 2 tablespoons at a time if the pan seems dry.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic and shallots to a bowl, and set aside. Add chicken stock, and bring to a boil, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by one quarter, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, return garlic and shallots to pan, and keep warm while cooking pasta.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta, and return to saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, reserved garlic and shallots, and sauce. Cut basil leaves into thin strips. Divide the pasta and sauce among six serving bowls, and serve immediately garnished with basil and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 g, Cholesterol 14 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 694 g
CARAMELIZED SHALLOT PASTA
This pasta is all about the shallots, cooked down in a bath of olive oil to a jammy, caramelized paste. Tomato paste is there for tanginess, and anchovies for saltiness, but they serve more as background flavors to the sweetness of the shallot. This recipe makes enough caramelized shallot mixture for a double batch of pasta, or simply keep it refrigerated to spoon over fried eggs, or to serve underneath crispy chicken thighs or over roasted root vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium high. Add shallots and thinly sliced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots have become totally softened and caramelized with golden-brown fried edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add red-pepper flakes and anchovies. (No need to chop the anchovies; they will dissolve on their own.) Stir to melt the anchovies into the shallots, about 2 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent any scorching, until the tomato paste has started to cook in the oil a bit, caramelizing at the edges and going from bright red to a deeper brick red color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer about half the mixture to a resealable container, leaving the rest behind. (These are your leftovers to be used elsewhere: in another batch of pasta or smeared onto roasted vegetables, spooned over fried eggs or spread underneath crispy chicken thighs.)
- To serve, cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until very al dente (perhaps more al dente than usual). Transfer to Dutch oven with remaining shallot mixture (or a skillet if you are using the leftover portion) and 1 cup pasta water. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the skillet to coat each piece of pasta, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any bits on the bottom, until pasta is thick and sauce has reduced and is sticky, but not saucy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine parsley and finely chopped garlic clove, and season with flaky salt and pepper. Divide pasta among bowls, or transfer to one large serving bowl, and top with parsley mixture and a bit more red-pepper flakes, if you like.
ZUCCHINI WITH SHALLOTS
This simple dish from Pierre Franey is light and delicious. It takes only 15 minutes and would be a great side dish for grilled beef or chicken or for any type of seafood. The bread crumbs added at the end provide excellent texture.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the zucchini and pat dry. Trim off the ends, but do not peel them. Cut into 1/8-inch slices.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet and when the oil is hot, add the zucchini. Saute the zucchini over high heat, shaking the pan and tossing gently. Add salt and pepper, and cook a total of 5 minutes.
- Add the bread crumbs and butter to the pan. When the crumbs start to brown, add the shallots and cook for another minute, tossing. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 449 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FETTUCCINI CARBONARA
This carbonara is a delectable, mouth watering pile of yummy goodness. I recommend a nice salad with it - that's all you will need for a complete meal.
Provided by Sarah W. Lennox
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots until softened. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done. Remove from heat.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 165.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 750.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much pasta to the pan, it will not cook evenly and will become mushy.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. This will ensure that it is cooked al dente, or "to the tooth," which is the ideal texture for pasta.
- Don't rinse the pasta after it is cooked. This will remove the starch from the pasta, which helps the sauce to cling to it.
- Use a flavorful sauce. This is the key to a great pasta dish. You can use a simple sauce, such as olive oil and garlic, or a more complex sauce, such as a tomato sauce or a cream sauce.
- Garnish your pasta dish with fresh herbs, cheese, or nuts. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine with shallots is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give fettuccine with shallots a try. You won't be disappointed!
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