Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese
Inspired Taste
Updated Jul 31, 2012
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
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
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Step1Heat large pot of water to boiling; add 1 teaspoon salt and the spaghetti. Cook just until spaghetti begins to bend easily, about 5 minutes.
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Step2Meanwhile, 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.
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Step3Drain 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.
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Step4Sprinkle individual servings with 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese.
Nutrition
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