Thai Basil Spaghetti Recipe

A simple, flavorful pasta dish with fresh Thai basil, garlic, a splash of fish sauce, and grated provolone.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings7
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Ingredients

 Uncooked spaghetti16 Ounce
 Butter/Margarine1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), melted
 Extra virgin olive oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Garlic4 Clove (20 gm)
 Thai basil leaves1 Cup (16 tbs) (fresh)
 Fish sauce2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Grated provolone cheese1 Cup (16 tbs) (grated freshly)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 445 Calories from Fat 186

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21 g31.8%

Saturated Fat 8.1 g40.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 31 mg10.3%

Sodium 562.3 mg23.4%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g16.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 14 g27.3%

Vitamin A 11.2% Vitamin C 2.6%

Calcium 16.6% Iron 1.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Place spaghetti in pot, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and return spaghetti to pot.

2. Meanwhile, place butter, olive oil, garlic, basil, fish sauce, and salt into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.

3. Stir garlic and basil mixture into cooked spaghetti until evenly coated. Sprinkle half of the provolone on top, then stir until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese, and stir.

Comments

Anonymous

tempe thai restaurant says :

I love Thai food. The mix of spicy and sweet taste is what I like the most.
Posted on: 23 April 2010 - 10:00am
Anonymous

Maurice says :

Delicious Im speechless thai food is getting popular and a taste to die for thanks everyone.
Posted on: 12 April 2010 - 9:01pm
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shantihhh says :

Getting popular? Humm it is one of the most popular for many years. I began cooking Thai even before our first trip to Thailand in 1986! There are over 1000 Thai restaurants in California alone. Even local markets like Safeway carry MANY Thai ingredients. In London Thai cuisine was quite popular back 20 years ago, same in Hong Kong, New York, etc. Re your "Thai" recipe-wjhere is the must have balance of hot-sweet-sour-salty of Thai-taste? BTW Thai pizza is simply the best!
Posted on: 13 April 2010 - 12:57am
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Tempe thai food says :

Thai food is an increasingly popular fare served in storefront cafes and elegant restaurants throughout the country. Its aromatic and often spicy flavors are delicious testament to Thailand’s unique culture and environment. Thai food is not always hot, although many of its most famous dishes, including red and green curries, are very spicy and not for the timid. The hot and humid Thai environment influenced its cuisine in a number of ways. Historically, food preservation was a problem in many tropical countries.
Posted on: 4 March 2010 - 2:26am
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shantihhh says :

How fun Thai/Italian fusion pasta-hey where's the chile?
Posted on: 2 August 2007 - 7:21pm
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