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Spaghetti a la Monegasque
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Spaghetti a la Monegasque

9 ingredients 5 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

484
Calories
38g
Protein
34g
Fat
9g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Anchovy 100g 210
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Capers 1 tbsp (9g) drained 2
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves of garlic , peeled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tomatoes , peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 2 freshened anchovy fillets
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • ¼ cup stoned olives (black or green)
  • 3 sprigs fresh tarragon or basil (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 lb uncooked spaghetti
  • Grated cheese

Directions

1

Simmer the 3 peeled, whole cloves of garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the tomato slices and cook.

2

Separately, dissolve the anchovies in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan. Mix in the capers, olives, and tarragon/basil. Combine the tomato and olive mixture.

3

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water. Drain the pasta, and return to the pot.

4

Add the tomato-olive mixture to the pasta, and toss to combine. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes, then serve immediately.

5

Grated cheese should be served separately and sprinkled on individual servings.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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