Spaghetti
Spaghetti (Italian: [spaˈɡetti]) is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta. It is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine. Like other pasta, spaghetti is made of milled wheat, and water, and is sometimes enriched with vitamins and minerals. Italian spaghetti is typically made from durum wheat semolina. Usually, the pasta is white because refined flour is used, but whole wheat flour may be added. Spaghettoni is a thicker form of spaghetti, while spaghettini is a thinner form. Capellini is a very thin spaghetti, sometimes known colloquially as “angel hair pasta”, while Vermicelli refers to intermediate widths, varying between the United States and Italy.
Originally, spaghetti was notably long, but shorter lengths gained in popularity during the latter half of the 20th century and now it is most commonly available in 25–30 cm (10–12 in) lengths. A variety of pasta dishes are based on it and it is frequently served with tomato sauce, meat, or vegetables.
source: Oprah Magazine October 2012
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti
1 and 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
one tablespoon of olive oil
4 eggs
kosher salt
ground black pepper
1 and 1/2 cups salsa, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion (optional)
Directions
To make Huevos Rancheros Spaghetti, start by bringing salted water to boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add corn and black beans.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and fry eggs, in batches if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
When spaghetti is finished cooking, reserve a cup of the pasta water. Drain spaghetti, beans, and corn, returning the mixture to the pot. Add salsa and 3/4 cup of pasta water, tossing to coat. Add more pasta water if needed. Divide pasta onto 4 serving plates and place a hot fried egg and 3 tablespoons cheddar on each. Garnish with additional salsa and green onion, if using. Serve immediately. Enjoy!!
Makes 4 servings
Total time: 20 minutes
Also, try: Pizza Casserole recipe
