Best Spaghetti Alla Siciliana Recipes

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PASTA ALLA SICILIANA



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Pasta alla Siciliana is a comforting pasta dish with eggplant, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano cheese, basil, and mint in a garlicky plum tomato sauce.

Provided by James

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pasta (casarecce, penne, rigatoni, etc.)
1/2 cup olive oil (divided)
1 28 ounce can plum tomatoes (hand crushed or blender pulsed)
1 large eggplant (cubed)
1 medium onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (sliced)
2 cups mozzarella (cubed)
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano (grated)
1/4 cup basil (torn)
1/4 cup mint (torn)
2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss cubed eggplant with a 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and a 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread eggplant out, without crowding, on a baking sheet (use 2 if necessary) and bake in the middle of oven for 25 minutes at 400f.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water (2 tablespoons kosher salt per gallon of water) to boil.
  • In a very large pan saute the onions in a 1/4 cup of olive over medium-low heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add in the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes more until lightly golden, then add in the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 more seconds.
  • Add in the crushed plum tomatoes and bring the sauce to a simmer. While the sauce is simmering cook the pasta until al dente.
  • Season the sauce with a bit of kosher salt and taste test it. If more salt or pepper is needed, add it now. Add in the roasted eggplant, basil, mint, and the al dente pasta to the sauce. Cook for 1 minute more while stirring it all together. If the pasta is too dry add a couple of ounces of pasta water and mix.
  • Turn off the heat and add in the cubed mozzarella and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 kcal, Fat 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1200 mg, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Sugar 10.7 g, Protein 21.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SICILIAN SPAGHETTI



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If you love anchovies and pasta, this recipe is for you. It's quick, easy and very tasty. Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.

Provided by DIGGER2640

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and anchovies to cook for about 2 minutes; stir constantly.
  • Stir in breadcrumbs and turn off heat. Add parsley and black ground pepper; mix together.
  • Toss anchovy sauce with hot pasta and sprinkle with cheese; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 516.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

PASTA SICILIANO



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This wonderful and easy skillet pasta dish includes sun-dried tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, feta cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes. This is an authentic alternative that gets rave reviews in our family.

Provided by Cathy Johnston

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle pasta
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup pine nuts
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic until lightly browned. Mix in red pepper and lemon juice. Stir in the pine nuts, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss in the cooked pasta and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 638.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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