Get the Recipe Creamy Red Wine Spaghetti

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    616 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Get the Recipe Creamy Red Wine Spaghetti

Red Wine Spaghetti is a rich, wine-flavored pasta dish that's tossed with butter and parmesan to create a creamy red wine sauce and topped with luxurious pine nuts. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels special, or a romantic date night at home!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 ounces dried spaghetti noodles
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8-10 garlic cloves sliced
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 ¼ cups full-bodied red wine additional ¼ cup, if needed
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan* additional for garnish
  • cup pine nuts
  • Fresh basil leaves or parsley optional for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large stockpot filled with water to a boil, generously adding a pinch or two of kosher salt. Once boiling, add the spaghetti to the water and cook for 3-4 minutes. It should be about half of the time on the box. Don't go any longer; the pasta should just bend. Drain and set aside (*do not coat in oil!).
  2. As the water comes to a boil, begin heating a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. You will want a pan big enough to hold the pasta. Add the olive oil, heating slightly, then add the garlic slices, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic has softened. Pour in the wine, stirring to combine, and bring to it to a boil.
  3. Once pasta has par-cooked transfer it to the boiling wine. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for an additional 6 minutes or so, until the pasta is al dente. Stir/toss frequently to ensure the pasta cooks evenly as it likely won't be completely submerged. If the liquid appears to be "drying out" add a bit more wine as needed.
  4. Once the pasta is al dente, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the butter and parmesan cheese until melted. Taste test for salt levels, adding more parmesan or a pinch of salt as needed.
  5. Toasted Pine Nuts: While pasta cooks, place pine nuts in a small skillet over low-medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until slightly golden brown, warm, and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. Finishing Touches: toss the pasta with pine nuts. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and basil (or chopped parsley) as desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy, and cheers!
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Notes

  • Wine: a bold red will add the most flavor to the pasta. I recommend a cabernet sauvignon, syrah, or merlot, but really, any full-bodied red that you like to drink (that's most important) will work.
  • *Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 616kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 338mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 611IU (12%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 616 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 616kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 338mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 611IU 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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