TJ's Marinara & Unexpected Cheddar Pasta
Trader Joe'sTJ's Marinara & Unexpected Cheddar Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's organic spaghetti
- 1 jar Trader Joe's marinara sauce, (25 ounce)
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's organic spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat Trader Joe's olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour in the Trader Joe's marinara sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer while the pasta finishes cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the simmering marinara sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese to the pasta and sauce. Toss vigorously, adding a splash or two of the reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the spaghetti. Continue tossing until the cheese is melted and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Marinara & Unexpected Cheddar Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's organic spaghetti
- 1 jar Trader Joe's marinara sauce, (25 ounce)
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's organic spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat Trader Joe's olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour in the Trader Joe's marinara sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer while the pasta finishes cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the simmering marinara sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese to the pasta and sauce. Toss vigorously, adding a splash or two of the reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the spaghetti. Continue tossing until the cheese is melted and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min