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From MAMMA’s Kitchen in Calabria, Italy! 🇮🇹 GUITAR Spaghetti and More!!

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Dan Fandelli
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Guitar Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Originating from the Abruzzo region of Italy, Guitar Spaghetti is named after the tool used to cut the pasta, resembling a guitar. Traditionally enjoyed with simple sauces, it embodies the Italian philosophy of using high-quality, fresh ingredients. Today, it is celebrated in various Italian restaurants globally, often paired with rich sauces or seafood, showcasing its versatility in modern cuisine.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
semolina flour
1 egg
olive oil
salt
chili flakes
pecorino cheese

semolina flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Parmesan is often more accessible and slightly lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Broth adds depth without alcohol.

1

Use semolina flour to make pasta dough.

2

Add 1 egg and mix with flour.

3

Knead the dough with hands and a rolling pin until smooth.

4

Roll out the dough into a flat piece.

5

Use a guitar-like instrument to cut the pasta into wider spaghetti strands.

6

Boil water and add the spaghetti to cook.

7

Serve the pasta with grated pecorino cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

rolling pinguitar pasta cutterlarge pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Local Name: Spaghetti alla chitarra

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