Ghost In The Machine Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Sauce Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the sliced bell pepper, diced zucchini, and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Add Tomato Sauce
Stir in the tomato sauce, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- 5
Incorporate Spaghetti
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 6
Finish with Fresh Basil
Finally, stir in the fresh basil and cook for an additional minute to let the flavors meld.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti in bowls, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
- 8
Enjoy
Enjoy your delicious 'Ghost in the Machine' pasta dish!