I can't write this post without saying that my heart goes out to all those who are affected by Japan's earthquake and tsunami.
This week's recipe is Beggar's Linguine, or linguine mendiant, and is a lovely pasta dish made with browned butter, almonds, pistachios, dried figs and raisins.
This week's recipe is Beggar's Linguine, or linguine mendiant, and is a lovely pasta dish made with browned butter, almonds, pistachios, dried figs and raisins.
The fruits and nuts represent the four monastic orders: the almonds for the Carmelites, the raisins for the Dominicans, the dried figs for the Franciscans, and the pistachios for the Augustinians.
This is a quick and easy dish to prepare with the most prep time going to boiling the pasta. Once the melted butter turns to a golden color, you add the fruits and nuts and stir so that they are coated and continue to cook until it is golden brown. Add the drained pasta, toss until the pasta is covered with the butter mixture and salt and pepper to taste.
Top with grated parmesan cheese and some orange zest and you have a lovely savory dish that has bursts of sweetness from the dried figs and raisins and a wonderful crunchy texture from the nuts. This is a dish that is perfect to serve dinner guests as it is something they probably would not have fixed in their own homes. We absolutely loved this dish and I cannot wait to fix it again.
This post is dedicated to mamá. We love you and miss you. xo
Head on over to French Fridays with Dorie to see other member interpretations of this dish.
You can find this recipe on pp. 370-71 in Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table.
Next French Friday: Salted Butter Break-ups
Your dish looks wonderful. And, I'm also anxiously awaiting hearing from family and friends affected by the quake and tsunami.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely. This was rather good.
ReplyDeleteIt is tough to imagine what all of those people must be going through today. It's all so sad.
Looks great!
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved it too! We might be in the minority on this one.
ReplyDeleteElaine, your linguine looks wonderful! I am definitely going to make this one....love the flavors she used for it...so simple! Your photos are fantastic. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, simple dish! I can't wait to make it! I'm collecting quite a recipe file with all your great Friday dishes!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the yumminess/effort ratio on this one, and I have to admit that the butter could be cut down a little without sacrificing taste.
ReplyDeleteWe spent all morning yesterday trying to contact our family and friends. Thank God they're ok. Now I'm reading about an explosion in a nuclear plant and I'm worried for the people near it :/
ReplyDeleteOh the quake and tsunami is so devastating. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone affected.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are really lovely and your dish looks scrumptious! I loved this dish!
Looks absolutely mouth watering!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful dish. The flavors are perfectly married and your photos of the pasta make it irresistible. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks wonderful! This was such a quick, easy, and satisfying dish. And so unique. Definitely one to keep in your quiver to pull out when you want to impress dinner guests.
ReplyDeleteI agree - a heartfelt wish to those in Japan. What a wonderful looking dish Elaine! I really need to get back in the swing of FFwD... these recipes are looking so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post!
ReplyDeleteYour linguine looks great. So glad to hear that you really enjoyed the dish.
Your post was beautiful and I join in sending my thoughts and prayers for the people of Japan and the others affected by the earthquake.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you and your family enjoyed the dish. We did as well and also look forward to making it again and again!
I'm glad you loved this dish too! And such a pretty bowl.
ReplyDeleteVery nice post and after I'd posted mine I had wished that I had also remembered those in Japan. When we have such wonderful foods as this dish it makes me wish I had some of those people as our guests and that I could take care of them and share...this is a great recipe and we enjoyed it too.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love your bowl - it looks so perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks beautiful (and your dish). Each week I admire your dishware and table settings. I'm sure you know, but you have great taste, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteYours looks fantastic! So glad to hear that you enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks wonderful! I'm glad you liked this one.
ReplyDeleteWith so many people being skeptical and then loving this dish, I am even more upset that I skipped it (food allergies and such:( But one day I will kick the whole family out and make this for myself:)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that beggar's linguine has changed your heart:)
Your photos are so lovely, Elaine. I'm glad you enjoyed this dish. I'll have to try it again, as written, and see if I like it more.
ReplyDeleteThe earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan are heartbreaking and terrible.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of a delicious dish Elaine.
ReplyDeleteDevastating times for Japan and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and with the incredible search & rescue specialists.