Shifa Score
1855
Spaghetti alla Carrettiera
Garlic, chili, parsley, spaghetti, olive oil.340
Calories
(kcal)
60
Glycemic
Index
9
Protein
(gms)
2
Fiber
(gms)
Classification
ENTREE
(286)
VEGAN
(185)
ITALIAN
(112)
2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k
Description
Spaghetti alla Carrettiera is a traditional Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, and olive oil. Sometimes, mushrooms or tomatoes are added. It is simple and flavorful, highlighting fresh ingredients. The name means "cart driver? spaghetti," referencing its origins as a quick meal for travelers.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Spaghetti
400
Grams
Garlic
2
Cloves
Dried chili pepper
1
Parsley
30
Grams
Pecorino romano
100
Grams
Olive oil
60
Milliliters
Salt
0
To tase
Pepper
0
To tase
Preparation steps:
1. Boil water in a large pot.
2. Add salt to the boiling water.
3. Cook spaghetti until al dente.
4. Peel and finely chop garlic cloves.
5. Chop fresh parsley leaves.
6. Open a can of peeled tomatoes.
7. Heat olive oil in a large pan.
8. Add chopped garlic to the pan.
9. Saute garlic until golden.
10. Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.
11. Crush tomatoes with a spoon.
12. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
13. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
14. Drain the spaghetti.
15. Add spaghetti to the sauce.
16. Toss to combine thoroughly.
17. Add chopped parsley to the pan.
18. Mix well to integrate parsley.
19. Add a dash of red pepper flakes.
20. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
21. Serve immediately with grated Pecorino Romano.
