Recipe:
First Course
Valentines Day Linguine
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Valentines Day Linguine
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Source
Author: Chef Michael Reining
Source: The Radio Kitchen
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1
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medium
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beets
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1/4
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pound
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oyster Mushrooms, sliced
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1/2
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lb
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linguine
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1/2
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pint
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heavy cream
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1
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slice
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bacon
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1/2
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medium
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onion, small dice
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1/4
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teaspoon
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nutmeg
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salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1
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Start boiling the water for the linguini, about 2 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt.
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2
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Trim, peel then grate the beets. Set aside.
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3
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Cut the bacon into a 1/2 pieces. Saute them in a pan and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Reserve the fat.
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4
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In the same pan over medium high heat, saute the chopped onions and mushrooms until the onions are translucent. Add the cream, shredded beets and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper.
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5
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When the linguini is cooked, drain and add to the cream toss to coat well. Serve immediately.
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Servings: 2
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving size: 1/2 of a recipe (10.4 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories
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482.5
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Calories From Fat (80%)
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385.92
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% Daily Value
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Total Fat 44.59g
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69%
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Saturated Fat 27.51g
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138%
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Cholesterol 163.03mg
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54%
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Sodium 262.28mg
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11%
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Potassium 651.08mg
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19%
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Total Carbohydrates 18.07g
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6%
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Fiber 3.8g
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15%
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Sugar 6.11g
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Protein 6.44g
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13%
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Click here for more information on Chef Mike Reining .
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Here's a great Valentine's day read. Amanda Hesser's book is about cooking and courtship.
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