Pasta Recipes You Must Try: 3 Creative Twists on Classic Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a much loved dish all over the world. It can be as simple with just tomato sauce or as fancy with jumbo meatballs. Both the pasta and the dish, both called spaghetti, is a true classic. Why not add a unique touch and surprise your guests or family?
Here are delicious and creative twists on classic spaghetti:
Creamy Bacon & Beer Pasta
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilo of spaghetti cooked al dente
- 3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 6-8 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cups sweet grape tomatoes
- 1 cup of dark beer
- 1 cup of Parmesan cheese
Combine bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Add the beer and tomatoes and cook until boiling. Reduce to a simmer and continue cooking until the tomatoes burst. Get away from the heat. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and slowly add the bacon-beer mixture, mixing until all ingredients are well combined. Place pasta in sauce and toss to coat well. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Delicious spaghetti with avocado
What do you need:
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
Combine avocado, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Put the pasta in a large bowl, then add the sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta with the sauce. Add more salt and pepper if you like.
Tropical Zucchini Spaghetti
What do you need:
- 1 cup spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh sage, minced
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the courgettes for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, and sage. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until zucchini is cooked through. Place the pasta in the pan then top with feta cheese and lemon zest. Spice with salt and pepper. Mix to combine all ingredients well. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with olive oil, and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
These must-try pasta recipes are everything you need to enjoy your next serving of spaghetti!
