Jul 14 2026

Spaghetti Zeneli Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Spaghetti Zeneli Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce

Optional Garnishes

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of salted water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti in a colander.

Making the Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 6

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften and release their juices.

  4. 7

    Combine with Spaghetti

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 8

    Finish with Basil and Parmesan

    Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Garnishing

  1. 9

    Serve and Garnish

    Serve the spaghetti warm, garnished with optional red pepper flakes and lemon zest if desired.

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