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Homemade Spaghetti Parm JUST LIKE Buffalo, New York

High in butter and butter, means high in fat, which means high in delicious.

Homemade Spaghetti Parm JUST LIKE Buffalo, New York
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The recipe

DIY Giant CHEEZ-IT

Make this recipe to recreate the flavor of Buffalo, New Yorks' iconic Spaghetti Parm.

Serves1
CourseEntree
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients

To pair with the dish

Tomato Basil Sauce

Dipping Oil

Nutrition Facts
Serving size1
Calories1,440
Fat48g
Saturated Fat28g
Trans Fat0g
Carbohydrates176g
Sugar20g
Sodium2,560mg
Fiber14g
Protein68g
Cholesterol120mg

Instructions

  1. Spaghetti Parm

    Bring one large pot of water to a boil. Sason with salt and cook pasta until al dente, about 9 minutes.

  2. After the pasta is fully cooked, use a spider strainer to take the pasta out of the dish to then place in the fridgerator to cool.

  3. Bring the water to boil again and reboil. From there use the spider strainer to take the pasta out and put in a deep dish pan with butter. Stir to melt the butter on the pasta. Add 1 Cup of Tomato Basil sauce. Stir to combine.

  4. Place a portion of pasta on a oven safe dish. Sprinkle on Parmesan Cheese and the cover with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Slices.

  5. Place in the oven on broil until the cheese is melted and has began to brown. Using an ovenmit or oven safe tongues carefully take the plate out of the oven and place on a second oven safe plate. This will keep you from burning your hands during eating.

  6. Serve with a side of Tomato basil sauce sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese, French bread with dipping oil, and glass of Chianti (or red wine).

  7. Tomato Basil Sauce

    In a mid-size pot, place olive oil at the bottom.

  8. With mid-heat, fry the small chopped onion, chopped green pepper, small jar of sliced mushrooms, and chopped capers until vegetables are soft.

  9. Add minced garlic.

  10. Fry garlic mixture no more than 1 minute.

  11. Add tomato paste and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, incorporating all in one pot.

  12. Add tomato sauce, stirring, and then add can of diced tomatoes.

  13. Add dried basil spice, dried oregano, parsley, salt, and dried red pepper flakes.

  14. Stir, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat.

  15. Add red wine and water to ensure consistency desired.

  16. Taste and adjust after 1 hour on low heat.

  17. Add sugar to counter acidity or bay leaf if additional spicing needed.

  18. Remove bay leaf and serve over any type of pasta.

  19. Dipping Oil

    Miix all ingredients together in a small bowl.

  20. When ready to use, mix 1 tablespoon of mixture with about 1/2 cup of olive oil.

  21. Store remaining mixture in fridge for up to a week.

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