Italian
Spaghetti with Caramelised Onions and 'Nduja
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A simple yet spectacular pasta dish from Peppe Guida: spaghetti with caramelised spring onions (cipollotti) from the Nocerino Sarnese region, pecorino cheese, and a finishing touch of spicy 'nduja spread.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
6 items- Spaghetti
- Spring OnionsSpring onions from the Nocerino Sarnese area or any fresh spring onions
- PecorinoAbundant, freshly grated (preferably Pecorino Romano)
- 'NdujaSpreadable spicy salami, used to finish the dish
- Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, for cooking and finishing
- Bay Leaves(optional) — Bay leaves, for aroma, if available
Method
- Cook the spring onions (cipollotti) in olive oil over medium heat until caramelised and tender.
- If you have them, add a few bay leaves for aroma.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta directly into the pan with the onions, reserving some pasta water.
- Add a couple of ladles of pasta water and toss everything together off the heat.
- Add abundant grated pecorino cheese and a drizzle of raw olive oil; mix well.
- Plate the spaghetti and top with pieces of 'nduja, arranging them like a Christmas tree.
Gambero Rosso
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