Grilled Spaghetti

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Grilled spaghetti is cooked directly in a very simple sauce, so that all the extra flavor from toasting dry pasta on a grill stays in the sauce. This is delicious on its own as a side dish, or as a base for other grilled things like eggplant or chicken.

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ceramic bowl of grilled spaghetti in tomato base with Parmigiano grated on top
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces thick dry spaghetti

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 clove garlic, thinly sliced

  • 2 rounded tablespoons tomato paste

  • 3 3/4 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste, depending on salt level of broth

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn into small pieces

  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano or to taste

  • 1 pinch red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare an outdoor charcoal grill for medium-high heat.

  2. Place dry spaghetti on the hot charcoal grill, and cook, tossing often with tongs until the pasta is toasted to a light brown, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. Add olive oil to a pan, and set over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomato paste and sauté for about 1 minute; pour in broth.

  4. Raise heat to medium-high and bring broth to a simmer. Add salt and grilled spaghetti, and use tongs to move spaghetti back and forth until it softens enough to be covered by the broth.

  5. Cook, stirring, until spaghetti is as tender as you like; it will take a few minutes longer than package directions indicate. If pan gets too dry, add another splash of broth.

  6. Reduce heat to low; stir in butter and basil. Turn off heat and stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

    ceramic bowl of grilled spaghetti in tomato base with Parmigiano grated on top

    John Mitzewich

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
19g Fat
22g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 1569mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 207mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.