Mario Batali's Spaghettini with Bottarga and Chiles

A pasta dish with a kick!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Give your dinner an extra kick with this spicy pasta dish.

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step 1

ingredients 2 tablespoons salt

instructions Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
step 2

ingredients 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
1 Jalapeño (Sliced Into Thin Rounds)
3 Cloves Garlic (Thinly Sliced)

instructions In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, combine the olive oil, chili flakes, jalapenos and garlic and saute until the garlic is almost brown, about 5 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1 cup Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
1/4 cup Basic Tomato Sauce

instructions Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
step 4

ingredients 1 pound Spaghettini
1 "Tongue" Bottarga (Pressed Red Mullet Roe) - Shaved or Finely Grated
1/4 cup Dark Toasted Fat Boy Bread Crumbs
Olive Oil

instructions Cook the pasta according to the package directions, until tender yet al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta and add it to tomato mixture. Toss over high heat one minute. Divide among 4 heated bowls, shave bottarga over each bowl, sprinkle with bread crumbs, drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
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