Description
Italian Pasta with Salami is a delightful dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. Featuring tender spaghetti coated in a rich tomato sauce, zesty salami, and fragrant garlic, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. It’s easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner or serve at gatherings. With its perfect balance of spice and savory goodness, every bite offers a taste of Italy right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz spicy salami, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- 2. Sauté garlic and salami: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add diced salami and cook until crispy.
- 3. Add sauce: Pour in tomato sauce and stir well; let it simmer until heated through.
- 4. Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the salami mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 5. Finish: Off heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and basil. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6. Serve: Plate hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg