Faella Spaghetti Recipe
Artisanal pasta from Faella sold in 500 gram bag.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt to the water (about 1 tablespoon).
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the 500 grams of Faella spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Stir in 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Pour in 800 grams of crushed canned tomatoes, and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves. Stir to combine.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Serve with Parmesan
Plate the spaghetti and top with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
