Sauceless Spaghetti Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL AND RED PEPPER FLAKES

Steps:

• Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water. The reserved pasta water will help create the sauce. Do not rinse pasta with water -- you want to retain the pasta's natural starches so that the sauce will stick.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until light brown and fragrant. It's important not to burn the garlic or else it will become bitter. Remove and discard the browned garlic. Add the red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute. Carefully add the pasta and toss to coat in the flavored oil. Add the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring, to create a sauce, 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the heat and top with the fresh herbs.

HOMEMADE MEATLESS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally., Add tomato paste and brown sugar; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta and basil, if desired.

GIADA'S SAUCELESS PASTA- SO GOOD

Steps:

• cut asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces.
• in a large skillet, (deep if you have it) melt butter.
• saute mushrooms and asparagus.
• meanwhile, cook pasta in water with salt according to package.
• drain pasta, reserving a cup of the salty starchy water.
• add the pasta to the cooked mushrooms and asparagus.
• stir in the mascarpone and parmesan cheese.
• add water if you need to (i usually only add a couple TBS).
• add nutmeg.
• garnish with nuts and extra parmesan.
• **sometimes I add cajun chicken or shrimp on top too!

MEATLESS SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add the egg substitute and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, green pepper and remaining Parmesan cheese. Spread over spaghetti crust., In a nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender. Spoon over cheese mixture. Spread with spaghetti sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

SAUCELESS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium heat saute the chopped green bell peppers and onion in olive oil until tender. Stir in pepperoni slices until soft and heated through.
• In a large bowl combine the drained pasta, sauteed vegetables ,and grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Pour out into a 2 quart microwave and oven safe dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. If using microwave, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

SAUCELESS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium heat saute the chopped green bell peppers and onion in olive oil until tender. Stir in pepperoni slices until soft and heated through.
• In a large bowl combine the drained pasta, sauteed vegetables ,and grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Pour out into a 2 quart microwave and oven safe dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. If using microwave, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.