Description
This Cranberry Spaghetti Recipe is a vibrant and unique dish that combines fresh cranberries with spaghetti for a flavorful and nutritious meal. It balances savory and tart flavors, making it both energizing and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz Gluten-Free Spaghetti
2 cups Fresh Cranberries
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic Cloves
2 medium Shallots
1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary
1/2 cup Walnuts
1 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
2 cups Fresh Spinach or Arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add shallots and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and rosemary until fragrant
- Blister the Cranberries: Add fresh cranberries to the skillet, increase heat, stir frequently, then add maple syrup and balsamic vinegar until the berries softe
- Combine and Emulsify: Toss cooked spaghetti with cranberry mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Fold in spinach or arugula
- Final Seasoning and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper, add toasted walnuts, and serve immediately
Notes
For nut-free version, substitute walnuts with pumpkin seeds.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cranberry, spaghetti, gluten-free, dinner, healthy