Tagliatelle with Orange

Orange tagliatelle are a rather unusual and refined dish, but I can provide you with a recipe that might satisfy your culinary curiosity.

Ingredients

• 300 g egg tagliatelle
• 2 untreated oranges
• 1 shallot
• 200 ml cooking cream
• 50 g butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated parmesan to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg

Preparation

1. Begin by grating the zest of the oranges, taking care not to include the bitter white pith, and squeeze the juice.
2. Finely chop the shallot and sauté it in a pan with the butter.
3. Add the chopped orange zest to the shallot and let it infuse for a couple of minutes.
4. Pour the orange juice into the pan and let it reduce over medium heat.
5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tagliatelle until al dente.
6. Add the cooking cream to the orange sauce, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and add a pinch of nutmeg.
7. Drain the tagliatelle, reserving some of the cooking water.
8. Add the tagliatelle to the pan with the sauce and toss everything together, adding a little cooking water if needed to make the sauce creamier.
9. Serve the tagliatelle hot, garnished with grated parmesan to taste.

Curiosities

The oranges add a fresh taste and intense aroma to the dish. This recipe can be seen as a meeting between Italian cuisine and Mediterranean citrus fruits, a fusion that results in a balanced flavor between sweetness and acidity.

For an even more Italian touch, you might consider adding some chopped fresh parsley or grated salted ricotta on top of the tagliatelle before serving. These elements add an extra layer of flavor and a beautiful presentation to the dish.