Description
Experience the delightful taste of Puglia’s Killer Spaghetti, an iconic Italian dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Southern Italy. This recipe features fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes and aromatic basil, tossed in a luscious olive oil sauce with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a quick weeknight dinner or hosting an elegant gathering, this pasta dish is sure to transport you to the sun-soaked shores of Puglia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Combine: Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Finish: Stir in torn basil leaves and serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg