Spaghetti al forno

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Spaghetti al forno
Tue, 02-19-2008 - 10:18am

This month's Oprah magazine has a whole section on whole grain recipes.  Not all are SBD-friendly, but several of them are (and others can be modified).  I tried this one last night and it was wonderful.


INGREDIENTS

Sauce:



  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste


Casserole:



  • 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti (or linguine)
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 large pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. whole wheat bread crumbs


To make sauce: In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin caramelizing, about 12 minutes. Turn heat to low; cook until very soft, 10–15 minutes. Raise heat to medium; add tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and partially cover. Cook 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 450°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, subtracting several minutes off cooking time so it comes out very al dente.

Drain well; add to sauce. Add parsley and red pepper flakes; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Spread level. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake until top is browning and sauce is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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