Ingredients
Scale
- 400g of high-quality spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red wine (optional but recommended)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Dark balsamic vinegar drizzle for presentation
- Optional: black olives or capers for a mysterious touch
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
- Build the Sinister Sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Stir to combine. Add dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta with the dark red sauce, adding reserved water if needed. Plate in Gothic-inspired dishes, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and garnish with herbs and optional black olives or capers.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes.
- You can prepare the sauce up to 2 days in advance and store in an airtight container.
- Use dark balsamic vinegar for an eerie presentation.
- Adding black olives or capers enhances the mysterious aesthetic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Gothic-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg