Black spaghetti with tomato sauce as a creative Halloween recipe for party buffet, family evening and creepy snacks
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Black spaghetti with tomato sauce

Boil black spaghetti until al dente and serve with a slow-cooked tomato sauce made from onion, garlic and herbs. Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it considerably; toss the black pasta briefly in it to keep its colour visible. Mozzarella balls or olives are a contrast, and normal spaghetti works just as well.

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Total time 35 min
Calories 520 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it vigorously; toss the black pasta only briefly in it so that its colour remains visible. Boil black spaghetti until al dente and serve with a slowly cooked tomato sauce made from onion, garlic and herbs. Mozzarella balls or olives are a contrast, normal spaghetti works just as well.

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Black spaghetti with tomato sauce

Cook black spaghetti until al dente and serve with a slow-cooked tomato sauce made from onion, garlic and herbs. Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it considerably; stir in the black pasta only briefly to keep its colour visible.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Garlic cloves: chop. Onion: finely dice. Basil: remove leaves.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Black spaghetti is cooked al dente and served with a slow-cooked tomato sauce made from onion, garlic and herbs.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it vigorously; toss the black pasta only briefly in it so that its colour remains visible.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Toss the black spaghetti directly in the hot tomato sauce and tie with a little cooking water. Turn into nests on deep plates and finish with basil, oregano and a few chilli flakes.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Black spaghetti with tomato sauce

Important for black spaghetti with tomato sauce

Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it vigorously; toss the black pasta only briefly in it so that its colour remains visible.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Mozzarella balls or olives are a perfect contrast, normal spaghetti works just as well.

Nutrition per serving

520kcal
82.0 gCarbohydrates
16.0 gProtein
14.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Black spaghetti with tomato sauce

Weigh the black spaghetti, prepare the tomatoes and separate the garlic cloves. Do not start cooking the black spaghetti with tomato sauce until after this.

Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it vigorously; toss the black pasta only briefly in it so that its colour remains visible.

Cool the black spaghetti quickly with tomato sauce. When reheating, note: Start the sauce before the pasta and reduce it considerably; toss the black pasta only briefly so that its colour remains visible. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Mozzarella balls or olives are a perfect contrast, normal spaghetti works just as well.

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