Poor Mamma’s Spaghetti

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Poor Mamma's Spaghetti is an Italian classic pasta dish perfect for a tasty and easy meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

10g

Poor Mamma's Spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a delicious and easy meal. This recipe is budget-friendly and can be made in under 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. It is a simple dish that is made up of spaghetti and garlic bread crisped in olive oil. Once the spaghetti is cooked to al-dente, it is then mixed with garlic oil and topped with crispy garlic bread and black pepper. The result is a tasty and easy homemade meal that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2.	Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
3.	Remove garlic from pan and add the bread slices in the same pan. Fry the slices until golden and crispy before breaking them into small pieces and set aside.
4.	Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al-dente in salted boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
5.	Add the spaghetti and the reserved cooking water to the pan with garlic oil and stir it well.
6.	Top the spaghetti with the crispy garlic bread and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the bread is golden and the spaghetti is hot throughout.
7.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

A tasty and easy homemade recipe that takes only a few ingredients and 30 minutes to make.

This recipe is perfect for people on a budget as most of the ingredients can be found in the pantry.

The crispy garlic bread on top of the spaghetti adds texture and flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for individuals following a low-carb diet.
The garlic bread adds extra calories to the dish.

You can use whole grain bread if you prefer but keep in mind that it might not be as crispy as white bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spaghetti is an excellent source of carbohydrates which our body needs for energy.
Garlic has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which means it may boost the immune system and help the body fight infections.
Black pepper is rich in antioxidants, which can protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

	3 tablespoons olive oil
	1 clove garlic , peeled
	4 slices white bread , crusts trimmed
	1 package uncooked spaghetti
	freshly ground black pepper to taste