Name: Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Bottarga
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/3 box Barilla Spaghetti pasta; 5 tsp Extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup bottarga, grated and divided; To taste salt

Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Bottarga

25 minutes

Quick and Easy Recipes Seafood Classic Blue Box Long

Known as the 'Caviar of the Mediterranean' for its smooth texture and strong bitter taste, cured bottarga, like dried caviar, is the perfect companion to bread, salad and of course, al dente Barilla Spaghetti pasta. This recipe by Chef Lorenzo Boni can be traced back to the times of ancient Greek civilization, and is simply a must-try when one visits Sardinia—and when guests visit you!

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

2 servings

1/3 boxBarilla Spaghetti pasta

5 tspExtra virgin olive oil

3/4 cupbottarga, grated and divided

To tastesalt

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Place a pot of water to boil, season with salt and cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta 1 minute under cooking time, reserving some cooking liquid.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together 1/2 bottarga to olive oil.

Step 3

Stir in 1/3 cup pasta water and whisk until completely dissolved.

Step 4

Toss Barilla Spaghetti pasta with bottarga and olive oil mixture; add a bit of reserved cooking water if needed.

Step 5

Serve with more bottarga over the top.

Spaghetti

The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.

Shape

Long

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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