Ingredients
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8 ounces thick dry spaghetti
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3 clove garlic, thinly sliced
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2 rounded tablespoons tomato paste
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3 3/4 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste, depending on salt level of broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup basil leaves, torn into small pieces
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1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano or to taste
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1 pinch red chili flakes (optional)
Directions
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Prepare an outdoor charcoal grill for medium-high heat.
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Place dry spaghetti on the hot charcoal grill, and cook, tossing often with tongs until the pasta is toasted to a light brown, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Add olive oil to a pan, and set over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomato paste and sauté for about 1 minute; pour in broth.
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Raise heat to medium-high and bring broth to a simmer. Add salt and grilled spaghetti, and use tongs to move spaghetti back and forth until it softens enough to be covered by the broth.
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Cook, stirring, until spaghetti is as tender as you like; it will take a few minutes longer than package directions indicate. If pan gets too dry, add another splash of broth.
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Reduce heat to low; stir in butter and basil. Turn off heat and stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
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John Mitzewich
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 277 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 277 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1569mg | 68% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 81mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 207mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
