Jul 13 2026
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Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time1h
Serves4

San Marzano tomato sauce or bolognese +$2. With wood grilled spicy Italian sausages +$8, portobellos +$8, meatballs or chicken breast +$6.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Meats and Vegetables (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the 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.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add the canned San Marzano tomatoes, salt, black pepper, sugar, and chopped basil to the saucepan. Stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Cooking the Optional Ingredients

  1. 4

    Cook Italian Sausages

    Grill or pan-fry the spicy Italian sausages until fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes. Slice before serving.

  2. 5

    Cook Portobello Mushrooms

    In a separate skillet, sauté sliced portobello mushrooms in olive oil until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Prepare Meatballs

    Cook the meatballs in a skillet with a little olive oil until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

  4. 7

    Grill the Chicken Breast

    Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Slice before serving.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Combine Spaghetti and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Plate the spaghetti and top with your choice of grilled sausages, sautéed portobellos, meatballs, or sliced chicken breast. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

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