RestaurantsErta Ale EthiopianSpaghetti Recipe

Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by Erta Ale Ethiopian
Time45m
Serves2

Pasta with marinara sauce, onion garlic garnish green bean served with garlic cheese bread

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Marinara Sauce

Garnish

Garlic Cheese Bread

Method

Cook the Pasta

1

Cook Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the Marinara Sauce

2

Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Garnish

4

Blanch Green Beans

In a small pot of boiling water, blanch the trimmed green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

Make Garlic Cheese Bread

5

Prepare the Bread

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a bowl, mix softened butter and minced garlic. Spread this mixture on the cut sides of the baguette. Top with shredded mozzarella.

6

Bake

Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.

Serve

7

Combine and Serve

Toss the cooked spaghetti with the marinara sauce. Serve topped with blanched green beans and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy with garlic cheese bread on the side.