Burnt Spaghetti

When it comes to making viral dishes, you often come across some duds- this Burnt Spaghetti is not one of them. If you’re like me, you like leftover spaghetti almost more than a fresh one. This toasty, crunchy super flavourful pasta is the best of both worlds. Forget what your nona taught you, let’s burn some pasta!

Toasting Spaghetti.

When you do it for the first time, it feels so wrong – like really wrong. 

But when you think about it, it makes sense. 

When you make a risotto, you alway want to toast your rice. It opens it up, adds a lovely nutty flavour and gives it a nicer texture. You can do the same with pasta. Toasting it opens up the flavour – just make sure it’s not so burnt it tastes like a campfire!

Can I use other pasta shapes for burnt spaghetti?

You can use whatever shape you want. A smaller noodle is going to be easier to toast.

I found toasting my spaghetti, I had to break some of the noodles to get them to fit in the pot (which I don’t think is ideal). 

You could use: 

• Penne 
• Rigatoni 
• Farfalle 
• Ziti would be really really good.

Tip on making the perfect Burnt Pasta.

This is a super simple pasta that anyone can nail, follow these few tips and you’ll knock it out of the park! 

1. Make sure you have a wide pot – If you’re using a long noodle, you’ll need as much room as possible. You want an even toast throughout! 
2. Have your sauce and water on stand by – The toasting process can go quickly, you’ll want your liquids close at hand to cut the heat and keep things from getting too toasty. 

Enjoy the process –  Think of this like you’re making a risotto. It takes time and you shouldn’t walk away. Keep an eye on your heat and test the doneness of your noodles often!

Other recipes to check out!

If you liked the sound of this Burnt Spaghetti, here are a couple pasta you gotta check you!

Spring Green Pasta

Caramelised Onion and Tomato Pasta 

Maple Curry Pasta Salad