Monday, October 8, 2012

Whole wheat Spaghetti with tomato paste

Bring the water to a boil in a deep pot and when the water is fully boiled put one sprinkle of salt and a tiny drop of oil to prevent sticking and  slowly put the whole wheat spaghetti in the water without breaking it. Let the spaghetti boil for about 7 to 10 minutes depending on how soft you want it or depending on what it says on the packet. After the spaghetti has fully boiled to "al dente" or your liking turn the stove off and pour the spaghetti through a drainer in the sink so the water can drain out fully and then pour cold water over it so the spaghetti does not stick together. Now, bring the pan back to the stove and turn the stove on low and put 2 table spoons of any liquid oil of your choice NOT BUTTER. Take a full onion and cut it up into small pieces and put it in the pan and let it steam and slowly cook while you cut 5 pieces of garlic into small pieces but before you cut the garlic crush it with a knife as this makes for better flavor and the garlic releases an ingredient (forgot the name) and it has a lot of health benefits. Let the onion cook on low for 10 minutes making sure to mix it every other minute and then after 10 minutes put the garlic in with the onion, mix it in, and put the tomato paste in with it and mix it all together. Put 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of basil and oregano, 1 teaspoon of cumin and finally half a teaspoon of black pepper OR 1 full teaspoon whichever one you think will taste better. Let the tomato paste boil LIGHTLY, not all over the place, for 10 minutes and then close it. Take the spaghetti and put it in with the tomato paste and mix it thoroughly, close the top and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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