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Spaghetti A La Criolla

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 6
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Spaghetti is one of the preferred pastas in the Dominican Republic, and this Spaghetti a la Criolla or Spaghetti Rojo (Red) is a popular dish. What's interesting about the way Dominicans eat it is that, most times, the spaghetti is accompanied by rice or plantains, making it a very hearty meal. This version doesn't have meat, but the recipe often includes cubed ham, salami or pork chop.
by Melissa Bailey
Updated Sep 24, 2015
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Ingredients

  • Salt to taste
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup cubanelle or green bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans (8 oz) Muir Glen™ tomato sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon oregano, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons green olives stuffed with peppers, chopped

Directions

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    1
    In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to taste and cook the spaghetti for 10-12 minutes or until done to your liking. After it’s cooked, strain the spaghetti and set aside.
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    2
    In a large sauté pan, heat the oil and cook the onion, garlic and pepper until soft, translucent and fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
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    3
    Cook for about 10 minutes.
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    4
    Season with oregano and vinegar.
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    5
    Adjust salt to taste.
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    6
    Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and cover with sauce.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Adjust the thickness of the sauce with water as needed.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • Spaghetti is one of the preferred pastas in the Dominican Republic, and this Spaghetti a la Criolla or Spaghetti Rojo (Red) is a popular dish. What's interesting about the way Dominicans eat it is that, most times, the spaghetti is accompanied by rice or plantains, making it a very hearty meal. This version doesn't have meat, but the recipe often includes cubed ham, salami or pork chop.
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