It took me too long to realize. What was missing in my life was a man. Specifically, a poultry butcher. Yes, I learned to carve a whole chicken in culinary school, but bad student that I was, found it too
Spring onions are those that have been harvested early-they look like scallions with large white bulbs. If they're unavailable, use Vidalia onions. Rotini (corkscrew pasta) will work in place of fusilli.
This version subs in mushrooms for the traditional beef without losing a lick of flavor. So savory and juicy after a good simmer, mushrooms are a natural for this dish.