Linguine 'il Trittico'

"Made this tonight and wow, I impressed myself:D Just like Puccini's opera 'Il Trittico' this unusual dish is made of three main parts. Cointreau-spiked caramelized onions and sweet oranges are complemented by the slightly tart dried apricots to create a multilayered flavor. Nuts and parmesan complement the tart and sweet tastes. Really delicious! From the Opera Lover's Cookbook by food historian Francine Segan. Found on the NPR website. I can now proudly announce that in fact I saw Il Trittico at Lincoln Center."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place almonds on a cookie sheet. Toast for 5-10 minutes until a bit brown and crunchy.
  • Cook linquine in salted water according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, saute the onion in the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully add the Cointreau and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the orange juice, the apricots and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Slowly add the remaining orange juice and simmer until the sauce turns golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in candied orange peel if using, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Toss the sauce with the drained linquine and top with nutmeg, parmesan and almonds. Garnish with the zest.

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Reviews

  1. This dish is wonderful! We loved it! It is light and fruity, definitely a "wow" dish. I cut it in half for two servings and added a 1/2 lb. of sauteed shrimp (chicken would work, as well). It's quick and easy to make, and I really recommend it.
     
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