Spaghetti baked in the foil package

Spaghetti al Cartoccio

One of the most delicious pasta recipes is al cartoccio  or rather, wrapped in a foil package and baked. The dish is finished in sealed aluminum foil in the oven, brought to the table and opened. I made it with olives, capers and sun-dried tomatoes and it turned out so good, can’t wait to make it again.It tur

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: about 50–60 minutes

Class: economy-healthy

Serves 4–5

Ingredients:

8 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
7-8 black olives, pitted and chopped
3 tbsp. capers, well rinsed
1 ½ cup (370 ml) chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Water, about 11 cups (2 ¾ L)
Salt, about ½ tsp. + 1½ tbsp.
3 tbsp. fresh minced parsley
1 lb. (450 g) spaghetti pasta

Method:

1.    Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and sauté gently. Add the olives and capers, cover, and let cook 5–6 minutes.
2.    Add the sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup (250ml) of water, ½ tsp. salt, and the parsley. Let cook on low heat until the water evaporates, about 20 minutes. At this point, taste the sauce and add more salt if needed.
3.    When the sauce is done, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Meanwhile, bring 10 cups (2½ L) water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1½ tbsp. salt. Add the spaghetti and boil it, stirring often. Drain the spaghetti about 2 minutes before the cooking time suggested on the package, transfer to the pan with the sauce and mix well.
4.    Arrange the aluminum foil on a baking pan and pour spaghetti and sauce into it. Wrap it up and put the pan into the hot oven for 5-6 minutes. Then, carefully slide the foil package onto a large serving plate and open it at the table. Serve hot.