Alessandro Giuntoli's Pasta With Red Wine Recipe

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Place oil, garlic and red pepper in a large, deep skillet.

3. 3

   When water boils, salt it and add in pasta; turn heat under skillet to high.

4. 4

   Cook pasta as usual, stirring.

5. 5

   As soon as garlic begins to brown, sprinkle it with some salt and pepper and add in 3/4 of the bottle of wine (a little more than 2 c.); bring to a boil and maintain it there.

6. 6

   When pasta begins to bend - after less than 5 min of cooking - drain it and add in it to the wine mix.

7. 7

   Cook, stirring occasionally, adding wine a little at a time if the mix threatens to dry out completely.

8. 8

   Taste pasta frequently.

9. 9

   When it is done - tender but with a little bite - stir in the butter and turn off the heat.

10. 10

    When butter has glazed the pasta, serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.