Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti with Thyme-Chile Celeriac Puree

Name: Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti with Thyme-Chile Celeriac Puree
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large celeriac, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, for garnish; 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 4 servings Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste; 1 fresh red chile, minced, or a crushed red pepper flakes to taste; 454 grams spaghetti; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti with Thyme-Chile Celeriac Puree a try. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 28g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 692 calories. If you have garlic, butter, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add the celeriac along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the celeriac has begun to color, then add the thyme leaves, garlic, and chile and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Thyme

Olive Oil

Celeriac

Garlic

Chili Pepper

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Frying Pan

Add about 1/2 cup of hot water to the skillet, cover, and turn the heat to low. Simmer until the celeriac is tender, about 20 minutes, adding more water if the pan gets completely dry. Once tender, mash the celeriac with a potato masher or wooden spoon to create a rustic puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Celeriac

Potato

Water

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Potato Masher

Wooden Spoon

Frying Pan

In the meantime, bring a large pot of salty water to boil. Cook the pasta until a minute away from al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, then add the noodles to the puree along with some of the pasta cooking water. Cook on low, adding pasta water as needed, until the pasta is al dente. Finish with the butter to create a silky sauce, then serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan.

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Fresh Parsley