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Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese

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By Inspired Taste
Updated Jul 31, 2012
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Who says pasta dishes have to be pale? Try cooking spaghetti in red wine for a brilliantly colored and flavorful dish.

Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (16 oz) thin spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups dry red wine (such as Chianti or Zinfandel)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat large pot of water to boiling; add 1 teaspoon salt and the spaghetti. Cook just until spaghetti begins to bend easily, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook garlic and pepper flakes in butter 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; heat to simmering.
  • Step 
    3
    Drain spaghetti, reserving cooking water. Add spaghetti to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is al dente (add some of the reserved cooking water, if desired). Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    4
    Sprinkle individual servings with 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese.

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