Spaghetti Caruso For 2 Recipes

ONE SKILLET SPAGHETTI FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, 4 tablespoons water, salt, chili powder and spaghetti. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring frequently and adding remaining water if necessary., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and heat until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARUSO ( TENOR SPAGHETTI )

Steps:

• Season the flour with a little salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken livers in the flour.
• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and saute the chicken livers until brown and firm. Remove the chicken livers from the pan and set aside.
• Add the butter to the pan and saute the garlic, onion, and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add the wine and reduce to about half. Puree the tomatoes in a blender and add to the pan.
• Slice the chicken livers in half and add them to the pan. Add the parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reduce heat and cook on low for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 6 quarts of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and plate the pasta. Cover with the sauce and garnish with some parsley. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

SPAGHETTI CARUSO

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes and tomato paste into the container of a food processor or blender and blend to a fine puree. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and stir. Add the tomato mixture and bring to a boil. Stir in the rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, pick over the livers, cutting away dark spots and fibers. Cut each liver in half. Line a mixing bowl with a sieve and set aside.
• Bring a large amount of water to a boil to cook the spaghetti.
• Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the livers in the flour, shaking off the excess.
• Heat the corn oil in a heavy skillet and add half of the livers at a time. Cook over high heat, stirring the livers until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per batch. As the livers are browned, transfer them to the sieve. Continue cooking until all the livers are cooked and drained.
• Pour the fat from the skillet and wipe it clean. Add half of the butter to the skillet and cook until butter is melted and foamy. Add the livers and cook about one minute, tossing them in the hot butter.
• As the livers are cooked add the spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes or longer until tender. Drain.
• Empty the spaghetti into a mixing bowl and add the remaining two tablespoons of butter and toss. Pour the mushroom and tomato sauce over the spaghetti and toss. Arrange the livers on top. Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot.

SPAGHETTI CARUSO FOR 2

Steps:

• Flour the chicken livers, shaking off any excess and reserve on a plate.
• In a large, straight-sided skillet, heat 3 tablespoons EVO oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add onions to skillet and saute for 3 minutes. Add 1 lb of livers and mushrooms; brown for 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste, wine, canned tomatoes,parsley, thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir continuously until like pate. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes- continue to stir ! Add 1/4 lb of halved livers the last 10 minutes.TASTE.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the cooking water(optional). Drain.
• Place spaghetti on a heated serving platter and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon of the spaghetti sauce on top; toss.
• Serve immediately.
• From Mary Lombardi, Gurnee +larry#1 + Popsie:.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Gently pat the artichoke hearts with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Place the artichoke hearts in a mound in the center of the baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt, season with pepper and gently toss to combine. Scatter the artichoke hearts in an even layer and roast for 20 minutes. Flip the hearts and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until browned and a little crisp around the edges.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions.
• While the pasta cooks, in a serving dish large enough to accommodate the spaghetti, add the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the lemon zest; toss to combine. Add the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir to combine. The mixture should resemble a thick paste.
• Place the serving dish next to the pasta pot. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of it over the Parmesan-lemon mixture; stir to thin out the mixture a little.
• Using tongs, lift out some of the spaghetti (with its cooking water still clinging to it) and transfer to the Parmesan-lemon mixture; quickly toss and drag the spaghetti in a circular motion around the dish to incorporate the sauce. Repeat until you have transferred and tossed all of the spaghetti.
• Add the butter, basil and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water to the spaghetti, and keep tossing until you have a silky sauce clinging to it. Add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
• Top with the roasted artichokes, a little more black pepper and torn basil, and serve.

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; discard drippings. , In the same skillet, melt butter; stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and bacon. Drain spaghetti; add to cream mixture and toss. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.