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Orecchiette Pasta With Veal, Capers, and Herb-White Wine Sauce

Orecchiette Pasta With Veal, Capers, and Herb-White Wine Sauce Recipe

I made this for my "foody" Italian spouse and it totally impressed! This ended Valentine's Day on a very high note (*wink*). Packed full of earthy flavors and light, creamy sauce. This will now be part of our bi-weekly recipe rotation!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Calories 707.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lb ground veal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 12 ounces orecchiette, dry
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground veal, season with salt and pepper, and cook until veal is no longer pink and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the wine to the skillet and boil over high heat until nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to moderate, and add the chicken stock, thyme, rosemary and capers and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette in large pot of boiling, heavily salted water until al dente.
  • Drain pasta well, then return it to the pot.
  • On top of the pasta, add the cheese, parsley, and butter, and stir gently.
  • Now add the veal sauce mixture to the pasta, stir gently.
  • Cook the pasta and sauce over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until sauce is thick and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowls and serve right away.

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Nutrition

Serving: 383gCalories: 707.4kcalCarbohydrates: 72.3gProtein: 39.9gFat: 25.4gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 118.2mgSodium: 1731.8mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 4.5g
Keyword < 60 Mins, European, Lunch, Savory
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