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Gordon Ramsay Cooks Up a Simple and Easy Pasta Dish in Just 10 Minutes!

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Pasta

Cultural Context

Pasta, a staple of Italian cuisine, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, it comes in countless shapes and sizes, each suited to different sauces and dishes. Pasta is not just food; it embodies Italian culture and family gatherings, often served during special occasions and Sunday dinners. Today, pasta is enjoyed worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a global comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 oz spaghetti
1 tablespoon salt
4 oz cured pancetta
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 head of lettuce
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup chives
1/4 cup basil
1 whole chili
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups vegetable stock
1 lemon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative for sautéing.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

1

Start by boiling salted water in a large pot.

2

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for 8.5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

3

In a hot pan, add chopped bacon to render the fat until crispy.

4

Add a tiny touch of grape seed oil to speed up the rendering process.

5

Season the bacon lightly with more pepper than salt.

6

Once the water evaporates, add thinly sliced garlic to the pan with the bacon.

7

Cook the garlic until it caramelizes, being careful not to burn it.

8

Add whole chili to the pan for heat, keeping the seeds in.

9

Add butter to the pan after the bacon has rendered to avoid burning it.

10

Mix in frozen peas to defrost and cook them with the bacon and garlic.

11

Add fresh chives, parsley, and basil to the mixture, keeping the chives in larger pieces.

12

Pour in a couple of tablespoons of vegetable stock to enhance the flavor.

13

Check the pasta after 5 minutes, stirring it to prevent sticking.

14

Slice lettuce heads in half and prepare to add them at the end of cooking.

15

Add a ladle of pasta water to the sauce to thicken it with starch.

16

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

17

Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and mix well.

18

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta for acidity.

19

Finish by folding in the lettuce just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potstrainerpanwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Italian PastaPasta Dishes
Local Name: Pasta

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