Uni Spaghetti
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Created: 10/3/2023
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
This decadent pasta dish comes together quickly and combines the briny flavor of fresh sea urchin with the richness of butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious solo meal.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound of spaghetti pasta
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4-6 fresh sea urchin (uni) tongues
Instructions:
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add the cubed butter to the garlic and let it melt, swirling the pan occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the cubed butter to the garlic and let it melt, swirling the pan occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 4
Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until the pasta is coated evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until the pasta is coated evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Step 7
Gently fold in the fresh sea urchin tongues, being careful not to break them up too much. Let the pasta heat through for another minute or two.
Gently fold in the fresh sea urchin tongues, being careful not to break them up too much. Let the pasta heat through for another minute or two.
Step 8
Remove the pasta from heat and divide among four serving plates.
Remove the pasta from heat and divide among four serving plates.
Step 9
Garnish each plate with more Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Garnish each plate with more Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!