Photo: Spaghetti al Melone Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
- 1 (2 pound) cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, diced into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Add the Parmesan and toss well.
Place the melon in a food processor and blend until chunky. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the cream and butter over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, 2 minutes. Add the melon, whiskey, and lemon juice. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
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By monona10
on February 28, 2013
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Stupendous!!!!!!! Very delicious!!! My girls are very particular about food and they loved it. I will definitely make it again.
By squash972
on November 23, 2012
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Absolutely fantastic! Even for folks who aren't the biggest melon lovers. This has to be one of my very favorite recipes of Giada's, and believe me I've made a ton. Made this quite a few times (we happen to love it with bucatini, and it never disappoints! As weird as it sounds, it is nothing short of glorious!
By clark1632_10329599
Cortland, OH
on August 06, 2012
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Food Network recipes are one of my 'go to' resources. This recipe is in a category all of its own. I started making it right after I saw the show. It is so sophisticated, balanced, and beautiful. Yes, it is unusual and many won't try it for that reason. However, if you have some foodie friends you want to impress, this is the recipe. If you just want to have something delicious for you, this is the recipe. Try it, please!
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