ALESSANDRO GIUNTOLI'S PASTA WITH RED WINE
Finishing pasta by cooking it for the final minute or two in stock is not all that uncommon. But simmering it in flavorful liquid for nearly all of its cooking time, almost as you would a risotto, is highly unusual. And when that liquid is red wine, you have a pasta dish that is an attention grabber. I had pasta in red wine at Osteria del Circo, an Italian restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Its chef, Alessandro Giuntoli, recreated the dish after hearing about it from a friend. There are aspects of it that are quite splendid: the pasta takes on a fruity acidity, smoothed by the last-minute addition of butter, and a beautiful mahogany glaze. Mr. Giuntoli scents the dish with garlic, olive oil and crushed red pepper, but the dominant flavor is unquestionably that of wine, so the kind that's used is important. His preference is a decent Chianti Classico, although I found that almost any fruity, lightly acidic red wine with character - like a lighter wine from the Cotes du Rhone or a decent zinfandel - will give good results. Also, for best results, use spaghetti. I experimented with other pasta shapes, but spaghetti does produce the best texture.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When water boils, salt it and add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, place oil, garlic and red-pepper flakes in another pot over medium-high. As soon as garlic begins to brown, sprinkle it with some salt and pepper and carefully add 3/4 of the bottle of wine (a little more than 2 cups). Bring it to a boil and maintain it there.
- When pasta begins to bend, after less than 5 minutes of cooking, drain it and add it to the wine mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, adding more wine a little at a time if the mixture threatens to dry out completely.
- Taste pasta frequently. When it is done - tender but with a little bite - stir in the butter and turn off the heat. When butter has glazed the pasta, serve it immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 851, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Miss Nargis
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
jocelyn ortiz
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.
Joshua Novath
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Gbenga Obey-Fabiyi
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alaysha Gaston
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of red wine, but this dish was still delicious. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even if I used a different type of wine.
Leroy Alexander III
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Wasidkhan Barak
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The red wine sauce is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Asnel galado
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Abdul wahab Khaskheli
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Mohammed Reduan
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.
Ameer Bhatti
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Laylagettarasedine Brown
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Gareth Sims
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of red wine, but this dish was still delicious. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even if I used a different type of wine.
Prague Zamy
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abenezer Esayas
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The red wine sauce is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jam sohail Sohial
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Nasreen Bibi
[email protected]This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The red wine sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.