Description
A sweet-tart cranberry spaghetti recipe that blends savory tomato base with tangy cranberries for a bold, seasonal twist.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti
1 cup cranberry sauce (or 1.5 cups fresh cranberries)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
Zest of 1 orange
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil (optional)
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add tomato sauce and cranberry sauce. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
4. Add brown sugar, orange zest, salt, pepper, and herbs.
5. Toss in cooked spaghetti. Add pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
6. Top with fresh basil and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for more texture.
Add citrus juice for brightness.
Pairs well with turkey, pork, or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cranberry spaghetti, holiday pasta, sweet savory pasta