Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Italy as we present a delightful main course that embodies rustic charm and delectable flavors. Our star dish, Spinach, Egg, and Pancetta with Linguine, is a symphony of textures and tastes, sure to leave you craving for more.
This recipe is a testament to the culinary brilliance of combining simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish. Fresh spinach leaves, velvety eggs, crispy pancetta, and al dente linguine come together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate.
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So, embark on this culinary adventure, indulge in the delectable flavors of Spinach, Egg, and Pancetta with Linguine, and explore the other culinary delights that await you within this article. Your taste buds will thank you for this gastronomic experience!
LINGUINE WITH GARLIC OIL AND PANCETTA
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. While it's heating up, put the garlic olive oil in an ovenproof dish; I use an enamel Le Creuset one, measuring 12 by 8-inches. Remove the rind from pancetta and put it in the dish (to render down: you want as much bacony juices as possible), then dice the rest of the pancetta and add these cubes to the oil, smooshing them about with your fingers to make sure they're equally, if lightly, coated. When the water's boiling, put the dish of garlic-oiled pancetta in the oven, then salt the boiling water and add the linguine; these should need about 10 minutes to cook. When the pasta's ready, drain it, reserving a scant cupful of the cooking water and take the pancetta dish out of the oven. Tip the drained linguine into the dish and toss well, adding some of the pasta, cooking water, drop by cautious drop, for lubrication as you need it.
- And that's it: I like this without Parmesan, but a sprinkling of roughly scissored parsley, should you feel inclined, is always a good idea.
SPINACH WITH PANCETTA
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories side dish
Time 25m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the spinach well and drain it. Remove tough stems, center membranes and blemished leaves. There should be about 10 cups reasonably well-packed. Break the spinach into two-inch pieces
- Heat the pancetta in a skillet and cook until rendered of fat.
- Cut the onion into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into the thinnest possible slices. Add the onion pieces to the pancetta in the skillet. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until it is wilted. Add salt, pepper and lemon juice and cook about one minute. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND FRIED EGGS
Laced with nuggets of pancetta and crisp-edged fried eggs, there's a lot going on in this hearty salad, and you need a green that can stand up to it all. With its thick, ruffled leaves and almost mineral flavor, mature spinach (as opposed to those ubiquitous baby leaves) does the job well. If you can't find it, you can substitute baby spinach, though it will wilt when it makes contact with the hot eggs. Or try kale, which also holds up nicely. Serve this for a light dinner or a hearty brunch with some good bread and olive oil for dipping on the side.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together shallots, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add pancetta and sauté until browned and crisp at the edges, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the salad bowl with the dressing. Do not wipe out the skillet.
- Add scallions and a pinch of salt to remaining fat in skillet. Sauté until tender and pale golden, 2 minutes. Crack in eggs. Fry eggs, spooning some of the olive oil over whites to crisp them at the edges, until just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil to the pan if needed to be able to spoon some over the eggs.
- Toss spinach and herbs with the dressing and pancetta. Divide onto plates. Top each with a scallion-laced fried egg.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked pancetta or bacon.
- If you don't have linguine, you can use spaghetti or fettuccine.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Top the dish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pancetta and add more vegetables, such as mushrooms or zucchini.
- To make the dish ahead of time, cook the pasta and sauce separately. Then, reheat the sauce and toss with the pasta just before serving.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Spinach, egg, and pancetta with linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of salty pancetta, creamy eggs, and fresh spinach is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!
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