Spaghetti Al Cartoccio Spag Cooked In A Bag Food

BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat a second large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring to break the meat up, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes, sugar and oregano and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the time indicated in the package directions. Strain well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cover the bottom of a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan with a third of the sauce. Add half the pasta and a third of the Cheddar; repeat the layers and add the last of the sauce; reserve the last of the Cheddar.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Top with the remaining Cheddar and continue baking until it melts and the sauce bubbles, about 5 more minutes. Let cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes. Garnish with the parsley before cutting into squares.

SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO (BAKED IN PARCHMENT PAPER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C / 400F (with or without fan assistance is fine).
• Bring a large pot of water to boil (at least 1 litre of water) and season with salt (1 tablespoon per litre of water). Add in the spaghetti or pasta of choice and cook 2 minutes shy of al dente (according to package instructions).
• While the pasta is cooking, season the prawns, squid and salmon fillet with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
• When the pasta is ready, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta. Transfer the pasta into a mixing bowl and add in the tomato sauce and cream. Toss to combine. Add in pasta water, bit by bit, to loosen the pasta if necessary.
• Prepare 2 large pieces of parchment paper - at least 17x15-inch big. Divide the pasta between the two parchment paper and arrange it in the middle. Pour any remaining sauce over the pasta. Divide the sliced bell pepper (if using) on top of the pasta. Divide the seafood and arrange them on top of the bell peppers.
• To wrap the parcels, pick up the long sides of the parchment paper over the pasta until the edges meet. Fold the edges down a few times until the edges are tight over the pasta. Pick up the short sides of the parchment paper, scrunch them up to tie a knot over the pasta, be careful not to tear the parchment paper. Make sure the parcels are sealed so that the sauce will not ooze out during baking.
• Transfer the parcels carefully to a baking sheet and bake in the center rack for 18 to 20 minutes until the seafood is cooked and the sauce is bubbling. Remove the baking sheet and transfer each parcel to a shallow serving bowl and serve them immediately.
• Let your guests unwrap the parcels and garnish with Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese and chili flakes themselves.

BEST EVER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown the sausage with the onion and drain.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer, partly covered, for 2 hours.
• Simmering can be done in a crockpot, if desired.
• This makes alot of sauce and can be frozen beautifully.

JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
• Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
• Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
• Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
• Stir in red wine.
• Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO - (SPAG COOKED IN A BAG)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200°C.
• To make the bags, take two 50cm square sheets of foil, lay a same size square of baking paper over each one and fold in half. Scrunch up the sides to form an open pouch, brush the insides with a little oil.
• Heat the rest of the oil in a pan and fry the garlic for 1 minute on medium.
• Add tomatoes, wine oregano, chili, sugar, anchovies, capers and olives and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until only just al dente.
• Drain, toss with the sauce, and divide between the 2 bags. Add the prawns and clams and fold and scrunch the tops to make a tight seal.
• Put them on a tray and bake for 15 minutes.
• To serve, tip the bag contents onto a plate and scatter with the parsley and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.

SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO (SPAGHETTI IN FOIL)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for pasta.
• While water comes to a boil, melt butter in a large saute pan. Add minced garlic, cook a few minutes over medium heat. Add cream, salt, pepper, tomato sauce. Cook for four minutes on high flame.
• Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook till al dente, Drain and add to sauce.
• Add the shrimp, proscuitto, cognac and parmesan cheese. Stir and cook for two minutes on high heat. Remove from heat and put pasta in a bowl lined with aluminum foil. Seal foil in the shape of a Hershey's Kiss. Put in pre-heated oven for two minutes.
• Remove and serve immendiatlely.

PASTA CARTOCCIO FRUTTA DI MARE

Steps:

• Cut the shrimp lengthwise in half. Cut each half crosswise. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, about one minute. Add the shrimp and scallops and cook, stirring, about one minute. Add the tomatoes and broth and bring to the boil. Let simmer about one minute and add the parsley, oregano and Cognac.
• Add the clams and mussels and cover closely. Cook until the clams and mussels open, about one and a half minutes. Add the crab meat, stir gently and remove from the heat.
• Bring four quarts of water to the boil and add the perciatelli. Cook, stirring down with a fork, about one and a half minutes and add the mezza-lasagne and fettuccine. Continue cooking about six minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread out on a flat surface a sheet of aluminum foil measuring about 17 by 30 inches. Fold the foil over itself to make a rectangle measuring 15 by 17 inches. Fold over the open edges to seal. Drain the pasta and place it in the foil bag. Pour the sauce with seafood into the bag. Scatter the basil leaves on top of the pasta and sauce. Fold the open end of the foil to seal it all around hermetically.
• Lightly oil the bottom of a metal, flame-proof dish or baking sheet and place the pasta-filled foil bag on top. Turn the burner to high. Cook for about two minutes, until the bag puffs like a pillow.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a long slit on one side of the bag. Divide the pasta and seafood among four heated dishes.

OVEN-BAKED SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI (SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO)

Steps:

• Wash all the shellfish very well. Set a pot with 3 quarts of lightly salted water to boil over high heat.
• In the meantime, pour the olive oil into a large skillet and add the garlic, the chile pepper, and the seafood. Cook over a low flame for 5 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes, basil, and parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 450 F (250 C).
• Keep an eye on the pasta pot as the sauce simmers, and when the water boils add the pasta. Let it cook until half done (usually about 4 minutes), then drain it well in a colander and transfer it while it is still dripping to the skillet with the sauce.
• Toss the pasta-and-sauce mixture by moving the skillet as you would if you were flipping an omelet. Roll out a long sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and fold up the sides to make a box-like container.
• Transfer the pasta to the container, fold the aluminum foil or paper over it, and crimp the edges together to make a sealed pouch (you can also make individual pouches for your guests if you wish).
• Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, at which point the pouch will have puffed up. Slide it onto a serving dish and open it at the table.

SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO (SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI BAKED IN PAPER)

Steps:

• Clean and prepare the seafood accordingly.
• In a large skillet, add in 2 tbsp olive oil and ½ of the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not brown.
• Add in clams and ½ of the white wine. Stir briefly and cover with lid.
• When most of the clam shells start to open, remove lid and transfer to a plate. Discard unopened ones, if any.
• Add in remaining olive oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and add in prawns and squid.
• When the prawns start to turn red, transfer both ingredients to a plate. *it is ideal to leave the seafood undercooked as they will continue to cook in the oven later.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil and add in generous amount of salt. It should taste like sea water.
• Add in pasta and cook according to package instruction.
• Meanwhile, prepare the tomato sauce.
• Drizzle some olive oil to the same skillet and pour in the tomato sauce.
• Add in stock and the remaining liquid from the seafood. Bring to boil.
• Season with salt, sugar and pepper.
• When the pasta is done, transfer into the sauce along with the seafood.
• Toss well and turn off heat.
• Distribute the pasta, seafood and sauce into each pouch. You'll want to have more sauce so the pasta will not dry out during the baking process.
• Wrap securely and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for 5 - 10 mins.
• Transfer onto serving plate and let your guests unwrap the parcels themselves.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until totally browned. Remove the meat from the pot with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl. Set aside.
• Discard any grease in the pot, but do not clean the pot. Drizzle in the olive oil. When it is heated, throw in the diced onions. Stir it around for 1 1/2 minutes, and then add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and marinara sauce. Stir to combine, and then add the sugar, salt, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper (if using) and bay leaves. Stir, then add the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add a little water or some low-sodium broth if it needs more liquid.
• After an hour, add the minced parsley, basil and the Parmesan rind if using (or grated Parmesan if you prefer--or both!). Stir to combine, and then put the lid back on and allow it to simmer for another 30 minutes or so. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
• Serve a big bowl of oiled noodles and the spaghetti sauce so guests can serve themselves. Top each serving with minced parsley and grated Parmesan (or Parmesan shavings) and serve with a big piece of garlic-cheese bread.
• Amen.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown and drain the ground beef, add all ingredients and stir well.
• Bring to a light boil then simmer covered for at least 30 min.
• May need to add a little water if it gets too thick.
• The longer it simmers the more flavorful it will get.