HEARTY SUNDAY NIGHT PASTA
This dish is hearty and stick-to-your-ribs good! But it is also VERY sophisticated, so feel free to take it into the rest of the week, or even present it to your lucky dinner guests! Sorry I didn't get a photo of this to post--we ate ours too fast to take one!
Provided by Connie Tucker
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Slice onions, mushrooms, and olives. Chop garlic and set aside.
- 2. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat, add oil and butter. When butter bubbles, add onions and a bit of salt to help them soften. Stir well to coat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover partially and continue to cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes until onions are caramelized. You can add a bit of sugar to help the process along.
- 3. When water boils, cook pasta 1 minute less than al dente according to box directions. Reserve 1/2 cup or so of pasta water. Drain and keep warm.
- 4. Add garlic to caramelized onions, then mushrooms and fennel seeds. Saute for about two minutes till mushrooms are softened. Add olives, basil, and 1/3 to 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, then add all the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir well, turn up heat, cover and bring quickly to a gentle boil.
- 5. Remove from heat and gently fold in feta cheese taking care not to break up chunks if possible. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve with a hearty Burgundy or Cabernet Sauvignon wine and crusty Italian bread.
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Dipak Raj Giri
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect pasta dish for a busy weeknight.
ronzi games
[email protected]This pasta dish is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Steven Frank
[email protected]The sauce was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
namz mine
[email protected]This pasta dish was a little too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a lighter version next time.
Chimwemwe Famba
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
lynn williams
[email protected]This is the best pasta dish I've ever had. I'm definitely going to make it again and again.
RegieSbanda RegieSbanda
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Nteku Granny
[email protected]This pasta dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ajahar Islam
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different types of meat.
RABI GAMER
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Luwagga Emma
[email protected]The sauce was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Mahlogonolo Deep
[email protected]This pasta dish was a little too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a lighter version next time.
Kushal Chaturbedi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jackson A.
[email protected]This is the best pasta dish I've ever had. I'm definitely going to make it again and again.
Bhishma Bhatta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Selam Ademasu
[email protected]This pasta dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Vincent Mantione
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different types of meat. It's always delicious.
Lola Berrueco
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Ardit Suci
[email protected]I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The leftovers were even better the next day.
Bushira Meddie
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.