Napolitan Recipe

Welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re diving into a delicious and comforting dish: Napolitan. This Japanese-style pasta dish is packed with savory flavors from beef sausage, bell peppers, and a unique ketchup-based sauce. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

• 12 to 13 ounces beef sausage or other smoked sausage
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ketchup, divided
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• Shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

1. Sausage: Halve 12 to 13 ounces of beef sausage lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin half-moons.
2. Vegetables: Trim and thinly slice 1 medium green bell pepper, 1/2 medium yellow onion, and 3 garlic cloves.
3. Sauce: Place 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Alternatively, melt in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Add 1/4 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage and Vegetables

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Add the onion and beef sausage to the skillet and cook until the onion is slightly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the bell pepper, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook until the pepper softens, about 2 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

1. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan to make a well in the middle. Pour the ketchup mixture into the well and cook undisturbed until the sauce is lightly caramelized, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir everything together and let simmer until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 4: Cook the Spaghetti

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of dried spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until 1 minute less than al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta.

Step 5: Combine Pasta and Sauce

1. Add the drained pasta and 1/2 cup of the cooking water to the sauce. Toss with tongs over medium-low heat until the sauce coats the noodles.
2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of ketchup, adding more of the pasta water a tablespoon at a time as needed if the sauce is too thick.

Serving

Serve the Napolitan pasta garnished with shaved Parmesan cheese. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish!

Nutrition Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: Approximately 500 kcal per serving
• Servings: 4

I hope you enjoy making and savoring this delightful Napolitan pasta. It’s a perfect meal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. Let me know how yours turns out in the comments below! Happy cooking!

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