Pasta and Pasta Sauce Recipes
Spaghetti in Red Chile Sauce
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, mashed
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti with salt; drain. Add melted butter and evaporated milk or heavy cream mixed with garlic.
- Fold in warm red enchilada sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a long baking dish.
- Sprinkle with mixed cheeses and oregano.
- Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F, until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Check often as red sauce tends to scorch easily.
- Cook spaghetti al dente and drain.
- Melt remaining butter.
- Toss spaghetti with butter and warm cream.
- Add basil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss with cheese and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes.