Spaghetti Recipe

Here is a straightforward way on how to cook spaghetti. Adding salt and extra virgin olive oil is optional, but it adds flavor.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine International

Servings6 people

Calories (per serving)284.14 kcal

Equipment

1 food strainer

Ingredients

450 g spaghetti pasta
12 cups water boiled
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

To a saucepan and on medium-high heat, add boiled water, salt, and extra virgin olive oil.
Add pasta to boiling water. Cook according to package instructions.
Test with a fork and reduce heat once cooked.
Strain and cool. Add back to the pan and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 284.14kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 9.78gFat: 1.8gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.49gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.61gSodium: 416.09mgPotassium: 167.34mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 2gVitamin B1: 0.07mgVitamin B2: 0.05mgVitamin B3: 1.28mgVitamin B5: 0.32mgVitamin B6: 0.11mgVitamin E: 0.18mgVitamin K: 0.48µgCalcium: 30.4mgCopper: 0.29mgFolate: 13.5µgIron: 0.98mgManganese: 0.69mgMagnesium: 44.56mgPhosphorus: 141.75mgSelenium: 47.4µgZinc: 1.11mgNet Carbohydrates: 53.6g

Data source: USDA

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How To Reheat Cooked Spaghetti?

Method	Duration
Saucepan	5 minutes, on medium heat.
Microwave	2 minutes, covered.

How Long Does Cooked Spaghetti Last?

Method	Duration
Fridge	3 to 5 days.
Freezer	3 months.

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