Tagliatelle with Caramelized Oranges and Almonds
Elevate your pasta night with this vibrant and sophisticated recipe for Tagliatelle with Caramelized Oranges and Almonds. Fresh tagliatelle is luxuriously coated in a buttery caramel sauce infused with the zesty sweetness of caramelized orange slices. Toasted blanched almonds add a delightful crunch, while fresh thyme and a hint of black pepper provide a subtle herbaceous and spicy balance. This dish artfully combines sweet and savory flavors for a refreshing twist that’s easy to prepare yet impressively gourmet. Garnish with orange zest, Parmesan cheese, or both for an unforgettable finishing touch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe is a citrus-forward celebration of bold textures and flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh tagliatelle
- 3 medium-sized oranges
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 50 grams blanched almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the tagliatelle later.
Toast the blanched almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet, roughly chop them, and set aside.
Zest one orange and set the zest aside for garnish. Peel all three oranges, removing as much pith as possible, and cut them into thin, round slices. Remove any seeds.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, stirring to dissolve. Add the orange slices in a single layer and let them cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are caramelized. Remove the orange slices and set aside, leaving the caramel sauce in the skillet.
Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle in the boiling water according to package instructions or until al dente, about 3-4 minutes for fresh pasta.
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Add the olive oil to the caramel sauce in the skillet and stir to combine. Toss in the cooked tagliatelle, stirring to coat evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the pasta with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and the fresh thyme. Add the caramelized orange slices back to the skillet and gently mix them into the pasta.
Divide the pasta among serving plates and garnish with the toasted almonds, reserved orange zest, and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and unique dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 335 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2928 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.2 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
