Sauteed Stracchino With Pine Nuts And Amaretto Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounce stracchino cheese well chilled,
- Â Â see * Note
- 1/2 c. pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter plus
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
- 3/4 c. amaretto liqueur
Directions
- * Note: Stracchino is a soft, mild, cow's lowfat milk cheese which comes from the Lombardy region of Italy.
- Cut the cheese into slices about 4 inches square and about 1/2-inch thick. Spread pine nuts out on a plate. Press into the pine nuts so which they adhere on one side, and set aside.
- Heat a 10-inch nonstick pan over medium heat, and add in 2 Tbsp. butter. When the butter is sizzling, place the cheese pcs in the pan nut-side down, and cook till golden on the nut side, about 3 min. Remove each piece, and place on a separate plate, nut-side up.
- Add in the cinnamon, amaretto, and remaining 2 tsp. butter to the pan, and reduce by half over high heat, about 2 min. Pour the sauce over the cheese, and serve immediately.
- Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 69g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 309 | |
| Calories from Fat 208 | 67% |
| Total Fat 23.89g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 10.01g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium 96mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 11.72g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 9.7g | 6% |
| Protein 3.18g | 5% |
