Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello

Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello Recipe
Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello Recipe

Have you ever heard of the “Spaghetti allo scarpariello”? A very old recipe born in the Spanish Quarter of Naples spread then all over the Mediterranean.

It is a very quick recipe. The two main ingredients are the tomato sauce and the cheese. The ancient recipe, born to reuse the leftovers and to avoid wasting time, today is a delicious dish. Are you ready?

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 320 grams of Pasta (penne, bucatini)
  • 70 grams of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 cloves of Garlic
  • 500 grams of Cherry or peeled tomatoes
  • 30 grams of Parmesan and 30 grams Pecorino cheese
  • 30 grams of Basilic
  • ½ Chilli pepper
  • Salt

COOKING METHOD

  1. Fry the garlic clove a lot in the cooking pan.
  2. Remove the garlic before it burns and pour the tomatoes, but crush them with a fork. Let them cook for about ten minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the water and cook the pasta.
  4. A minute before draining the pasta, add the cheeses to the sauce.
  5. Add the spaghetti in the sauce and stir for a couple of minutes.
  6. For the taste, add a little chilli and three fresh basil leaves before serving.

Enjoy your meal!

Written by Isabella Romano

Isabella Romano is a writer and contributor at Open Food Near Me, covering food, restaurants, cuisines, dining ideas, recipes, and the ingredients and traditions behind the meals we love. Her work focuses on making food discovery approachable, whether readers are looking for something new to try, learning about different cuisines, or finding inspiration for their next meal. Isabella has a particular appreciation for Italian and Mediterranean flavors, fresh ingredients, and the simple idea that great food is even better when it brings people together.