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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 616 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- 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!).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.