Spaghetti alla checca is a traditional Italian pasta dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This flavorful dish is native to Rome and is made with a simple combination of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and anchovies. The anchovies provide a unique salty and savory flavor that complements the sweetness of the tomatoes. The addition of garlic and olive oil creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the spaghetti perfectly. Spaghetti alla checca is a quick and easy dish to prepare, making it a popular choice for busy weeknight dinners.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ALLA CHECCA
A wonderful recipe for an uncooked sauce made with fresh garden tomatoes and you don't have to cook a thing except for the pasta!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a non-metal bowl. Stir in salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or as long as 10 hours.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta, and toss. Add grated Parmesan cheese to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 76.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SPAGHETTI ALLA CHECCA RECIPE FROM ROME
This simple but very tasty Italian vegetarian pasta recipe from Rome is very quick and easy to make. I added burrata but you can leave it out for a vegan or dairy-free version.
Provided by Jacqueline De Bono
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the tomatoes into cubes and leave them in a colander to naturally lose some of their water, without removing the inner flesh with the seeds.
- Chop the parsley and tear the basil leaves into pieces. Roughly chop the pitted olives.
- Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan or skillet. Let it heat gently, over a very low heat for about a minute. Add a tablespoon of chopped parsley, 4-5 chopped basil leaves and a pinch of fennel seeds and the olives
- After a minute, add the chopped tomatoes to the mixture. Stir, season with salt, cover and cook slowly, over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and season with a generous amount of freshly ground pepper. Add some more chopped fresh parsley and basil. Let the sauce rest while you cook the pasta. It helps to enhance the flavours!
- Throw the spaghetti into the boiling salted water and cook al dente according to the instructions on the packet. When the pasta is ready save a cup of the cooking water and drain it.
- Add the pasta to the sauce while it is still very hot. If the sauce seems dry, add some of the pasta cooking water or another couple of tablespoons of oil. If using a serving dish as I did, turn the pasta alla checca out into a serving bowl and then add the burrata. Sprinkle with more fresh parsley and basil. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SPAGHETTI WITH CHECCA SAUCE
This appealing, meatless main dish from Angela Strother of Gainesville, Florida is full of cheesy, tomato flavor. "If you want it saucier, add a bit of the reserved pasta water," Angela suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the oil, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until coarsely chopped. , Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl. Add the tomato mixture, mozzarella cheese and water; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CHECCA
This is a light refreshing -- an almost no cook meal for hot days! The only work involved here is cooking the pasta.
Provided by Holiday1234
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
- Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta.
- Be sure all the strands are submerged.
- While that cooks combine tomatoes, mozzarella and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a saucepan until smoking hot.
- Pour over the tomato mixture.
- When pasta is done, drain and add to the tomato mixture.
- Toss until well coated.
- Cover bowl and let stand about 2 minutes so the cheese begins to melts.
SPAGHETTINI WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
- Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl. Add some of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry. Serve immediately.
SPAGHETTINI WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
- Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl. Add some of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry. Serve immediately.
CHECCA
This recipe was originally meant to be a sauce for pasta. I was trying to replicate a recipe from a local restaurant. It is so good on slices of Italian bread.
Provided by Sharon Denise
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and garlic together in a large non-reactive bowl; season with salt.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let mixture sit at room temperature until the flavors meld, 2 to 10 hours.
- Stir Parmesan cheese into the tomato mixture just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ADI GIOVANETTI'S PASTA ALLA CHECCA (LINGUINE WITH FRESH HERBS)
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories easy, quick, pastas, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Over medium heat, saute the chopped onion in the olive oil until onion is just golden brown. Remove from heat and add the tomatoes, juice and all. Crush the tomatoes slightly with a fork. Return to low heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened. Taste for seasoning and add salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- While the sauce is cooking, wash and dry the arugula, discarding thick stems. Cut into thin ribbons and set aside.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add salt if desired and when water reboils, add pasta. Stir vigorously with a long-handled wooden spoon or fork to separate pasta strands and bring water quickly back to a boil.
- When pasta is done, drain quickly and turn into a warm serving bowl. Remove sauce from fire and add the arugola, stirring to mix well. Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with half the pecorino cheese. Serve immediately, passing the rest of the cheese separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 644 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
PASTA à LA CHECCA
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Garlic Pasta Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Arugula Summer Healthy Vegan Cookie
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cook the pasta until al dente.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, squeeze the tomatoes to break them up (it's faster than chopping, and your kid will likely love joining in).
- 3. Add the garlic, oil, arugula (if using), salt, and pepper; set aside.
- 4. Drain the pasta (reserving 1/2 cup of the water) and toss it with the tomatoes. If the pasta is still a little dry, add some of the cooking water.
- 5. Let sit until the heat from the pasta has cooked the tomatoes and garlic slightly and wilted the arugula, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SIMPLE & DELICIOUS PENNE ALLA CHECCA
A healthy and delicious pasta, made with natural ingredients a fresh almost non cooked sauce that you and your family should definitely try, Enjoy!!
Provided by Chef Kat.
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil the tomatoes for about 4-5 minutes. Not fully cooked just until they kinda crack and the tomato skin come off easy. Peel them, get the seeds out and then dice them.
- In a large bowl: Add the diced tomatoes, the fresh basil, oregano and thyme finely chopped, the garlic and the extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt and pepper for taste. Mix all the ingredients and to combine this delicious flavors just put them away for a bit -- while the pasta is cooking.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente or just follow the package instructions.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch cubes.
- When the pasta is ready, save a 1/4 cup of pasta water, just in case the sauce looks a little dry or if you just want it a little more saucy.
- Drain pasta.
- Toss the hot pasta in the bowl with the fresh tomato mixture, add the mozzarella then toss again. Add pasta water if necesary.
- Plate, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.6, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 35.1, Sodium 339.7, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16.8
ALLA CHECCA
Make and share this Alla Checca recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LikeItLoveIt
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a non-metal bowl.
- Stir in salt.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Allow to sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or as long as 10 hours.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain.
- Pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta, and toss.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to your liking.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA: THE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN RECIPE
This dish was created in the Lazio region (the area around Rome) in the middle of the 20th century, after World War Two. We don't use cream, milk, garlic, onions or other strange ingredients; we use only guanciale, eggs, pecorino cheese, and lots of black pepper (carbonaro is the Italian for coal miner). This isn't the Italian-American version, it's the real, creamy carbonara and it comes right from Italy, where I live. Buon appetito.
Provided by ivan zeta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add guanciale (see Cook's Note). Cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Let cool, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, half of the Pecorino Romano cheese, and some black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring quickly, until creamy and slightly cooled. Stir in guanciale. Top with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and more black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 199.8 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1181.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the tomatoes. Look for ripe, flavorful tomatoes, and avoid using canned tomatoes if possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of pasta. Any type of short pasta will work well in this dish, so feel free to use your favorite.
- Add some heat to the dish with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil for a classic Italian flavor.
- Serve the pasta immediately, while it's still hot and the sauce is bubbling.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti alla Checca is a simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its vibrant tomato sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful toppings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give Spaghetti alla Checca a try. You won't be disappointed!
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