Broken Spaghetti Risotto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Broken Spaghetti Risotto Recipe). This pasta dish is not really risotto; it only refers to the similar technique used in that famous Italian dish. Like the grains of Arborio rice, pieces of broken pasta are tossed in hot butter or oil before the liquid is added, but here we're going even further, and toasting it to a gorgeous nut-brown. This gives the dish its signature look, as well as adds a subtle nutty flavor.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Broken Spaghetti Risotto Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti

broken into 1 inch pieces

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 ½ cups chicken broth

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

or to taste

salt to taste

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

or to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add spaghetti and toast stirring constantly until golden brown 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir garlic into spaghetti pieces and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Pour in 1/2 cup broth and increase heat to medium high. Stir spaghetti and broth until all the liquid is absorbed 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat this process until all of the stock is absorbed and noodles are desired tenderness about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low. Season spaghetti with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley into spaghetti and serve.

Nutritional Information

Broken Spaghetti Risotto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 517.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.8g 36%

Carbohydrates: 86.3g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 16%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 11%

Cholesterol: 8.9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 494.5IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 12mg 92%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 269.7mcg 67%

Calcium: 88.9mg 9%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 64.1mg 23%

Potassium: 294mg 8%

Sodium: 2120.6mg 85%

Thiamin: 1.2mg 116%

Calories From Fat: 94.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.