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 Instructions
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 Instructions
Key Features How to Make a Saucy Summer Spaghetti Key Features
organisational Are you tired of serving the same old pasta for dinner Method: accurate
devices to every week? Would you like to try a different pasta descriptions
structure the 1. First, boil the spaghetti slowly in a large saucepan and technical
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(or pasta pan if you have one) for 8-10 minutes. It
“Yes please!” then this is the spaghetti for you.
should be al dente or still firm when you bite it.
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an introduction 2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil bullet points or
with questions to and make it for your family or friends this week? Just numbers
gently in a large skillet.
interest the reader follow these simple instructions and you never know:
you might have just found your new favourite meal! 3. Next, safely chop the pancetta and onion into small
pieces or cubes and mince the garlic. You may want tips and extra
a list of You will need:
to place the onion in the refrigerator for 15 minutes advice
equipment,
ingredients or • a sharp knife • a large saucepan or before this to stop it from making your eyes water.
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• 2 tbsp olive oil 4. After that, add the pancetta, onion and garlic into the
• 500g cherry tomatoes skillet and cook cautiously for 4-5 minutes. Watch
• a cutting board
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• a wooden spoon prepositions
of steps • 150g pancetta or bacon
5. When the onion is soft and translucent, stir in the
• 1 tsp sugar
• a food processor tomatoes, sugar and herbs carefully. Cook for 4-6
minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes start to a conclusion
imperative verbs (optional) • a rubber spatula or
similar utensil burst.
• 1 onion
6. Now, drain the pasta completely, setting a cup of the
time conjunctions • a large, deep skillet or
• 1 tbsp herbs de provence
pasta water to the side for later. Add the pasta to the
saucepan • 350g dried spaghetti skillet and toss repeatedly until well blended. If the
adverbs • 1 clove of garlic • parmesan cheese mixture is too thick, pour in some spaghetti water
(optional) and stir. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top if you
like. Serve immediately.
Now, you are ready for a new and tasty dining experience.
Soon, you will be exploring more recipes like this one to add to your collection.

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