Ketchup Spaghetti For One Recipe

Name: Ketchup Spaghetti For One
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces spaghetti (I prefer thin, but regular is fine); Kosher salt, to taste; 1 large organic egg; Olive oil, for frying egg; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons ketchup^; 1 pinch sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 cup Parmesan; 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 ounces spaghetti (I prefer thin, but regular is fine)
Kosher salt, to taste
1 large organic egg
Olive oil, for frying egg
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons ketchup^
1 pinch sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, season with salt, and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
2
Meanwhile, fry egg in some olive oil, sunny-side up, until crispy at the edges. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3
When pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain, and set spaghetti aside for later.
4
In the now empty pot, prepare the sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon butter and saute onion and bell pepper for 2 to 3 minutes, until just starting to caramelize.
5
Add the remaining tablespoon butter, then stir in the ketchup and sugar. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until ketchup has cooked down a bit. Splash in milk, along with the cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss with the sauce and fry pasta for a minute or so, adding some of the reserved cooking water to thin out as needed.
6
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the Parmesan and parsley. Plate spaghetti, then top with the fried egg.
7
^If you've got tomato paste lying around, then substitute 1 of the tablespoons ketchup with tomato paste for a deeper, richer tomato flavor.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces spaghetti (I prefer thin, but regular is fine), Kosher salt, to taste, 1 large organic egg, Olive oil, for frying egg, and more.

Yes, Ketchup Spaghetti For One falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ketchup Spaghetti For One

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