Spaghetti Recipe
choice of tomato sauce or four cheese alfredo sauce meatballs sauteed chicken sauteed shrimp
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauces
Protein
Seasonings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing Sauces
- 4
Heat Sauce
In separate pots, heat the tomato sauce and the four cheese alfredo sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
Cooking Proteins
- 5
Sauté Chicken
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 6-8 minutes until fully cooked.
- 6
Cook Shrimp
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add shrimp and minced garlic, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 7
Prepare Meatballs
If using pre-cooked meatballs, heat them in the tomato sauce for about 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
Assembly
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce of your choice (tomato or Alfredo). Toss to coat.
- 9
Add Proteins
Top with sautéed chicken, shrimp, and/or meatballs as desired.
- 10
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for garnish.
