Spaghetti with cheese and cream
Description
Choose spaghetti according to your preference—they come in three sizes: thin, medium, and thick. These correspond to numbers 1, 3, and 5, indicated on the spaghetti package. Thin spaghetti cook the fastest and require less liquid. This recipe uses size 3, so adjust the amount of liquid based on the pasta thickness. You can use either hard cheese or soft brined cheese. The key is to properly adjust the salt amount to avoid over-salting the dish. Serve the spaghetti hot so that the cheese stretches when tasted.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. You can use cream with 10%, 15%, or 20% fat content, but not more than 33%, otherwise it will simply separate and turn into fat when heated. Optionally, you can add seasoning for chicken, meat, or vegetables.
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Step 2
Add salt to a cauldron or pot, pour in hot water, and place the container on the stove, bringing the liquid to a boil.
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Step 3
When the water comes to a boil, break the spaghetti in half and place them into the container. If you want to keep them whole, put them into the water and let them boil for 1-2 minutes, then gradually push them down into the container as their ends become soft. Continue this process until the spaghetti are completely submerged. They need to absorb the liquid from one end first so they won't break and will remain intact. Cook the spaghetti for approximately 8 minutes over moderate heat.
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Step 4
When they have fully absorbed the liquid, pour in the cream and mix. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Cover the container with a lid and let it steam for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 5
In the meantime, grate the hard cheese on a fine grater. Alternatively, you can finely chop it if you don't have a grater on hand.
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Step 6
Add the grated cheese to the pot with the spaghetti and mix. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. During this time, the spaghetti will absorb the cream and the cheese will melt perfectly.
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Step 7
For serving, use tongs or a fork. Wind the spaghetti around the tongs and place in a heap on the plates.
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Step 8
Sprinkle with grated cheese, garnish with slices of tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, etc. Spaghetti can be served with sausage, pâté, or rillettes. Enjoy your meal!