How to Make Broken Spaghetti Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broken Spaghetti Risotto is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the heartiness of spaghetti with the creamy richness of risotto. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for impressing guests with a unique and flavorful pasta dish. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.

One of the best things about Broken Spaghetti Risotto is the texture of the broken spaghetti. It allows the pasta to soak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add spaghetti and toast, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into spaghetti pieces and cook for 30 seconds.
  • 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.
  • Reduce heat to low. Season spaghetti with red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Remove from heat.
  • Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley into spaghetti and serve.
  • Nutrition

    518 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 2121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 294mg