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Spaghetti alla Carrettiera

Cultural Context

Spaghetti alla Carrettiera hails from the Italian countryside, traditionally made by truck drivers (carrettieri) who needed a quick, hearty meal. This dish emphasizes simple, rustic flavors, showcasing garlic and olive oil, often enjoyed after a long day of work. Its popularity has spread beyond Italy, with variations appearing in many Italian restaurants worldwide, making it a beloved comfort food for many.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 grams spaghetti
olive oil
3 Calabrian chilies
5 cloves garlic
parsley
Pecorino Romano cheese
rock salt
breadcrumbs (from loaf of bread)
white wine

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan is more widely available and less expensive.

1

Grind the loaf of bread in a food processor to make breadcrumbs.

2

Toast the breadcrumbs in a skillet with a little olive oil until crispy.

3

Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a plate.

4

Finely chop the 3 Calabrian chilies and 5 cloves of garlic.

5

In a bowl, combine the chopped garlic, chilies, parsley, and a generous amount of olive oil to create a cold sauce.

6

Add Pecorino Romano cheese to the sauce and mix well to emulsify.

7

Season the sauce with black pepper to taste.

8

Boil water in a large pot and add rock salt.

9

Add 500 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10

Reserve a mug of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

11

Mix the drained spaghetti into the cold sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to combine.

12

Add more Pecorino Romano cheese to the pasta and mix well.

13

Plate the pasta in a tower shape, adding a drizzle of olive oil and topping with the toasted breadcrumbs.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

food processorskilletlarge potplate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Carrettiera PastaPasta alla Carrettiera
Local Name: Spaghetti alla Carrettiera

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