We saw this recipe in the New York Times. We had never made a pasta with Parsnips before. Give it a try.
Pasta With Parsnips and Bacon
New York Times
They may seem like an unlikely duo, but pasta and
parsnips work really well together, with the parsnips becoming almost like a
sweet and soft extension of the pasta. And they’re another vehicle for the
creamy, bacon-rich sauce. You can roast the parsnips several hours ahead
(they’ll be fine at room temperature). But the rest of the dish is best made
just before serving. Then serve it hot. There are few dishes that are cozier on
a cold winter night.
3 medium
parsnips (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-½ tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
Kosher salt and black pepper, as needed
½ pound
dried campanelle or farfalle pasta
¼ pound
bacon, diced
1 medium
leek, thinly sliced
¾ cup
heavy cream
⅔ cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons
chopped parsley
Preparation
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Toss parsnips with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing
occasionally, until parsnips are golden and tender, about 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot
of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until 1
minute before it’s al dente. Drain.
3. In a large skillet over
medium-high heat, brown the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; use a slotted
spoon to transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Discard all but
1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
4. Return skillet to heat and
add leeks. Cook in remaining bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in
heavy cream and cooked bacon. Simmer mixture until slightly thickened, 2 to 3
minutes.
5. Stir in pasta, parsnips and
cheese. Simmer until heated through and cheese is melted, then remove from
heat. Season with salt and pepper; toss with parsley. Serve drizzled with olive
oil, with plenty of black pepper on top.
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