Spaghetti with a Twist

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Spaghetti with a Twist
36 min.
20
130kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Spaghetti with a Twist! This vegetarian dish redefines your traditional pasta recipe, transforming it into a creative and flavorful masterpiece that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a unique side dish, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

Imagine delicate strands of angel hair pasta, elegantly twirled onto forks, and topped with a luscious vodka pasta sauce infused with creamy pepper jack cheese. The addition of fresh basil leaves brings a burst of aromatic flavor, while the crunchy panko bread crumbs, lightly toasted under the broiler, add a satisfying texture that keeps you coming back for more.

Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a wholesome choice with just 130 calories per serving. With its versatility, it serves beautifully as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a fun snack. In just 36 minutes, you can create a dish that is both comforting and innovative, making it a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire.

Join us in the kitchen and let’s prepare this Spaghetti with a Twist, where every bite is a delightful adventure in flavor and texture!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound angel hair pasta 
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs 
  • 26 ounce vodka pasta sauce 
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese grated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • pot
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Heat the tomato sauce with the cheese in a pot until the cheese has melted. Toss the pasta and tomato sauce together with the basil.
  3. Mix the bread crumbs with the melted butter.
  4. Twirl small forkfuls of the pasta onto metal forks.
  5. Place them on a baking sheet and sprinkle some of the buttered bread crumbs onto each one.
  6. Put the pan under the broiler and broil for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Make sure the handles of the forks are not directly under the heat source.
  7. Let cool for a minute and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein15.33%
Fat23.32%
Carbs61.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.7
Glycemic Load
7.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.9456521706737%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.07kcal
6.5%
Fat:3.38g
5.2%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.84%
Carbohydrates:20.02g
6.67%
Net Carbohydrates:18.67g
6.79%
Sugar:2.04g
2.27%
Cholesterol:8.04mg
2.68%
Sodium:229.94mg
10%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5g
10%
Selenium:15.77µg
22.52%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.21%
Phosphorus:80.82mg
8.08%
Copper:0.11mg
5.72%
Calcium:55.51mg
5.55%
Fiber:1.35g
5.4%
Magnesium:19.87mg
4.97%
Vitamin A:248.56IU
4.97%
Potassium:168.48mg
4.81%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.29%
Iron:0.77mg
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.04%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.97%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.9%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.75%
Vitamin C:2.62mg
3.17%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.98%
Folate:10.2µg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.34%
Vitamin K:2.22µg
2.12%