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How to make red spaghetti?

By Adriana sanchez - 2023-08-17T16:15:41Z
If you still don't know how to make red spaghetti perfectly, if the sauce is too watery or the pasta is undercooked, don't worry. Here you will find a couple of secrets and more to make that red spaghetti just like when you had it at grandma's house. This type of pasta is so important that it actually has its own celebration. Did you know that January 4th is World Spaghetti Day? And in Mexico, it is so popular that according to information from Kantar Worldpanel, spaghetti is the favorite pasta of Mexican families as it is purchased up to 30% more than other pastas. But all this, how is red spaghetti made?You may also be interested in: 10 spaghetti recipes with different saucesIngredients: If you go to the supermarket and choose a 500 g package of spaghetti, you need:5 tomatoesenough olive oil1 clove of garlic½ cup of onion1 teaspoon of sugar (to reduce the acidity of the tomato)1 teaspoon of oreganoto taste salt and pepperPreparation:To make the sauce: cut an x at the bottom of the tomato, cook the tomatoes in a pot with enough water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove and peel, this reduces acidity, but if you prefer to leave it, that’s fine.Blend the tomatoes and set aside.In a pot, heat the olive oil, although you can also use butter, which will give it a creamy touch. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes and add the tomato along with the sugar. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Then add the oregano along with salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.Finally, add the cooked pasta with ¼ cup of the cooking water, this will help all the ingredients combine better. Cook for 5 more minutes and you're done, enjoy!You may also be interested in: 10 pasta recipes for an easy dinnerKiwilimón TipIf you also want to know how to make creamy red spaghetti, you can add ½ cup of cream to the tomato sauce. Remember to first add 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce to the cream and mix gently to temper and avoid curdling. After that, you can add the cream to the sauce. If you have your spaghetti already mixed with the sauce, wait for it to cool and add the cream, mix very well and cook it with a bit of butter for 5 minutes. Are you ready to prepare an irresistible red spaghetti?