This dish is what in Italy is known as farmers food. A low cost, simple dish that will happily feed a hungry farmer and can be made anytime because its ingredients are an Italian kitchen staple. You should always have an onion, cooking wine, olive oil and saffron in your kitchen and you too will have one of the most economic and delicious meals at your finger tips. Its even a favorite with children.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
1 large or 2 medium onions, 4-5 teaspoons olive oil, 2-3 pinches saffron, 1/2 cup white wine, salt & pepper to taste, 8 ounces linguini.
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Slice onions into rings. Heat a large saucepan and add olive oil. Sweat onions in oil until they start turning clear. Add saffron and white wine and cook until onions are soft and clear and the wine has evaporated. Remember the longer they cook and reduce, the better the onions are. Add cooked linguini into saucepan and cook for a minute in the sauce. Serve.
SERVING SIZE
SERVING SIZE
2 servings
NOTES
NOTES
Put the pasta water on when you start preparing your sauce and your linguini will be ready when your sauce is.
