Mother in Laws Tongue
Delight your taste buds with "Mother-in-Law's Tongue," a bold and flavorful pasta dish inspired by Italian simplicity and creativity. This recipe features fresh lasagna sheets cut into wide, tongue-like strips and coated in a zesty homemade tomato sauce infused with minced garlic, fiery red chili flakes, and aromatic basil. The dish is perfectly balanced with a touch of sugar, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and just the right amount of heat for an unforgettable dining experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, "Mother-in-Law's Tongue" is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its unique presentation and rich flavors. Pair it with a crisp green salad and a glass of red wine for a complete meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect keywords: bold pasta recipe, homemade tomato sauce, spicy pasta, easy Italian dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 sheets Fresh lasagna sheets (uncut)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 14-ounce can Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 quarts Water, for cooking pasta
- 1 tablespoons Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Cut the fresh lasagna sheets lengthwise into 2-inch wide strips to mimic the shape of 'tongues.' Set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine. Lower the heat to simmer.
Season the tomato sauce with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of sugar. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta 'tongues' in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Fresh pasta cooks quickly, so watch carefully.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Add the drained pasta strips to the sauce, gently tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a reserved tablespoon of pasta water at a time to loosen it.
Stir in the chopped basil leaves for freshness.
Serve the Mother-in-Law's Tongue pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 10545 mg | 458% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.2 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1799 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
