I haven't been to the store this week, so I was working with what I had in the fridge and on hand. I remembered I had some shallots and that I love shallots, so I went searching on Pinterest for an easy pasta recipe using shallots. Within minutes I had in hand a recipe for Angel Hair Pasta with Shallots, Garlic, Broccoli & Lemon (Pinterest never disappoints)!
So I got started. I managed to cut everything without taking off a finger, although I did drop the slippery lemon approximately 2 times as it rolled off the counter. Here's your ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil (for in pan), 1 box angel hair pasta (prepared per box instructions), 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 large shallot diced, 3 garlic cloves diced, 1 tbsp of butter, 1/2 cup of white wine, & 1/2 lemon (for juicing)
First I sauteed the shallots until they softened on medium for about 5 minutes.I added the broccoli and sauteed another 4-5 minutes. Then I added the garlic for another 2 minutes and then the white wine until it reduced by half (a few more minutes). Finally I added the lemon juice and butter and stirred until the butter was melted.
After the pasta was cooked and drained, I added it to the pan and stirred everything well. Then I plated the pasta. I had some Manchego cheese leftover from another recipe, so I grated that on top for a little extra flavor.
Now, I'd like to say that this tasted as good as it looked. But really it didn't. Which is why I haven't referenced the Pinterest recipe/blog I got it from. I have no doubt, it was operator/untrained chef error on my part. I did think that the broccoli, shallot mixture was good, it just seemed to not come together when the wine was added and everything was mixed with the pasta. It needed more.
Perhaps, it needed a stronger cheese, maybe more garlic, I'm not sure. But if you want to original recipe and want to show me up and do it right drop me an email. :)
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