Creamed Noodles With Flowers
Description
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of Creamed Noodles With Flowers, a dish that transforms simple egg noodles into a restaurant-quality centerpiece. The star is a velvety sauce made by whisking ice-cold butter into reduced white wine and cream, creating a glossy, rich coating. Fresh lettuce and parsley add a crisp, bright contrast to the heavy sauce, while chopped pumpkin seeds provide a delightful crunch. Garnished with edible flower heads, this meal is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special family Sunday, it offers a sophisticated twist on traditional pasta nights without requiring hours in the kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
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While noodles cook, wash 3 oz of lettuce, remove hard stems, and tear into bite-sized pieces. Chop fresh parsley.
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Peel and chop 1 onion and 1 clove of garlic. In a large skillet, melt 1 oz of butter over medium heat.
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Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the torn lettuce to the skillet. Stir once, season with salt and pepper, then immediately remove the lettuce mixture from the pan and set aside.
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In the same skillet, pour in 1 cup of white wine and 1 cup of heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add 7/8 cup of vegetable juice to the wine and cream mixture. Stir well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly reduced.
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Cut 3 oz of ice-cold butter into small cubes. Whisk the cold butter into the hot sauce one cube at a time until fully emulsified and glossy.
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Gently fold the cooked noodles, reserved parsley, and lettuce mixture into the cream sauce.
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Transfer the noodles to a serving dish. Sprinkle generously with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and 1 oz chopped pumpkin seeds.
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Garnish with 4-5 stems of edible flower heads (such as pansies or violas) before serving immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 303.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.2g22%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 47.2mg16%
- Sodium 1269.0mg53%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.7g13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 12.4g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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