red wine spaghetti

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Use a good quality red wine. The bolder the taste the bolder the flavor of the spaghetti. This is yummy.

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For red wine spaghetti

  • 4 c
    water
  • 1 bottle
    merlot red wine
  • 1 lb
    spaghetti
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 6 clove
    garlic minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1/2 c
    fresh basil chopped
  • salt and pepper

How To Make red wine spaghetti

  • 1
    Measure 1/4 cup of wine and set aside. Combine the water and the remaining wine in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente about 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta .
  • 3
    In a large skillet add the olive oil. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add the reserved pasta water and reserved wine to the pan.
  • 4
    Add the spaghetti to the skillet and then the butter. Cook until butter is melted. Add the Parmesan, and basil. When the Parmesan is melted taste and adjust for salt.
  • 5
    Serve with more Parmesan

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