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Easy & Zesty Sicilian Spaghetti

An easy and vibrant Sicilian spaghetti dish featuring a flavorful tomato-basil sauce accented with garlic and red pepper flakes, finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Toasted breadcrumbs add crunch to the pasta, enhancing the textural variety of this delightful meal.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
672
CALORIES
$1.38
PER SERVING
Easy & Zesty Sicilian Spaghetti
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Salt
1 tsp salt
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Canned Plum Tomatoes
28 oz canned plum tomatoes
drained
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Spaghetti
1 lb spaghetti
Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
toasted
Fresh Basil
1/4 cup fresh basil
chopped
Directions
8 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Drain the canned tomatoes thoroughly and crush them by hand into a large heatproof mixing bowl.
2
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the tomatoes, stirring until well combined. Season the mix with salt.
3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add your spaghetti and cook it until al dente, following the instructions on the pasta packaging.
4
Just before the pasta is done, scoop out a half cup of pasta water and slowly add it to your tomato mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
5
Once your pasta is ready, drain it and transfer to the mixing bowl with the sauce. Toss well until the strands of spaghetti are evenly coated.
6
Stir in half the toasted breadcrumbs and half of Parmesan cheese, again mixing well.
7
Plate the pasta, making sure to divide it equally. Sprinkle each serving with the remaining breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
8
Serve the spaghetti immediately while still hot and enjoy.
Health Info
Macros
100g
CARBS
21g
FAT
23g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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