Spaghetti Ala Elsa Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Ala Elsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried spaghetti; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (3 turns of the pan); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 12-¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup chicken stock or ⅓ cup white wine; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (recommnded San Marzano); 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; salt

Servings: persons

1 lb dried spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (3 turns of the pan)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
12-¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup chicken stock or ⅓ cup white wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (recommnded San Marzano)
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
salt

1
Bring a lare pot of water to a boil.
2
Salt the water and add pasta.
3
Cook to al dente.
4
Heat a medium sauce pan over medium low heat.
5
Add extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and red pepper.
6
Let cook for 5 minutes, garlic will be soft and light golden.
7
Remove garlic.
8
Add stock or wine and stir 30 seconds, add tomatoes and combine.
9
Season the sauce with salt to taste, then stir basil in and reduce heat to low.
10
When pasta is cooked, turn off the heat drain the pasta then add it back to the still hot deep pot.
11
Add butter to spaghetti and toss to melt and coat.
12
Add half the red sauce and all of the cheese, work in a handful at a time as you toss to combine.
13
To serve, use tongs to swirl the pasta into buttery cheesy mounds to pile onto each plate.
14
Top each portion with spoonfuls of remaining sauce.

512

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried spaghetti, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (3 turns of the pan), 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 12-¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Ala Elsa 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.

Spaghetti Ala Elsa

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