5 from 3 votes
Spaghetti alla Carrettiera
Quick, easy, cheap and tasty: spaghetti alla carrettiera is basically an upgraded version of spaghetti aglio and olio!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
551 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 350 g spaghetti approx 12 oz
- parsley fresh, handful
- 1 garlic cloves
- 100 g pecorino cheese finely grated, approx 1.11 cups
- 1 red chili pepper
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted, optional
- 1 tablespoon almonds toasted, optional, slivered
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs toasted, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pasta alla carrettiera sauce. Finely chop the red chili pepper, washed and de-seeded, the garlic clove, taking care to scoop out the inside germ and discard it, and the parsley.
- Pour the extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl, add the garlic and chili, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the mixture with a fork for a few seconds.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta al dente, keeping a cup of cooking water aside. Transfer the spaghetti to the bowl with the sauce and mix to combine.
- Add the grated pecorino cheese and two spoonfuls of cooking water to the bowl and mix quickly, adding more cooking water if necessary to ensure that the mixture mixes well, forming a cream.
- Finally add the chopped parsley, toasted almonds, pine nuts, and breadcrumbs (if using), stir all the ingredients, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
256mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.