Ina Garten Midnight Pasta Recipe
Ina Garten Midnight Pasta is simple, bold and full of flavor. This Ina Garten Midnight Pasta Recipe uses garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti – 12 ounces
- Olive oil – ½ cup
- Garlic cloves – 6 thinly sliced
- Red pepper flakes – 1 teaspoon
- Anchovy paste – 1 teaspoon
- Tomato paste – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – ¼ cup chopped
- Parmesan cheese – for serving
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti. Cook until al dente. Drain and reserve some water.
Heat Olive Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Let it warm gently without smoking.
Cook Garlic
- Add sliced garlic to oil. Stir slowly. Cook until lightly golden, not brown.
Add Red Pepper
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the oil. Stir gently to release spicy flavor.
Add Anchovy Paste
- Add anchovy paste to pan. Stir until it melts into oil completely.
Add Tomato Paste
- Add tomato paste. Cook for two minutes. Stir until oil turns deep red.
Combine Pasta
- Add cooked pasta to sauce. Toss well to coat every strand evenly.
Adjust Texture
- Add reserved pasta water slowly. This helps create a smooth and glossy sauce.
Season
- Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix gently to balance flavors.
Finish and Serve
- Turn off heat. Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Slice garlic evenly for even cooking.
- Do not burn garlic. Bitter taste ruins dish.
- Use good quality olive oil.
- Adjust red pepper to your spice level.
- Reserve pasta water for smooth sauce.