Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 6 servings
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this delectable Italian Spaghetti Sauce recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, this sauce brings together the richness of garlic, the tanginess of parmesan cheese, and the freshness of parsley, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pounds spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
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Saute Garlic and Chili Peppers:
- In a heavy skillet or cast iron frying pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chili peppers, and saute until the garlic turns golden and fragrant, infusing the oil with its savory essence.
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Prepare Spaghetti:
- While the garlic is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until it reaches al dente perfection, maintaining a slight firmness to the bite.
- Once cooked, drain the spaghetti well, ensuring not to rinse it, as we want to preserve its natural starchiness to better absorb the sauce.
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Combine Sauce and Spaghetti:
- Pour the prepared spaghetti sauce into a warm serving bowl, ready to embrace the cooked pasta.
- Add the drained spaghetti into the serving bowl with the sauce mixture, ensuring each strand is coated with the flavorful goodness.
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Final Touches:
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the spaghetti, adding a touch of freshness and color to the dish.
- Gently toss the pasta to evenly distribute the sauce and parsley, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
- Serve the Italian Spaghetti hot, accompanied by grated parmesan cheese on the side, allowing each diner to add a sprinkle of cheesy goodness to their liking.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 516
- Fat Content: 19.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 6.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 71.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 12.6g
Recipe Notes:
- This Italian Spaghetti Sauce is a versatile base that can be customized to your taste preferences. Feel free to add additional herbs, spices, or vegetables to enhance the flavor profile.
- For a spicy kick, you can increase the amount of chili peppers or add a dash of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- To make this dish even heartier, consider adding cooked Italian sausage, ground beef, or mushrooms to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to meld even further for a delicious next-day meal. Simply reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
