Ingredients for - Chipotle Spaghetti
How to cook deliciously - Chipotle Spaghetti
1. Stage
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water before draining.
2. Stage
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil and butter. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft and starting to turn golden, 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
3. Stage
Transfer mixture to a blender and add chipotles, adobo sauce, cream, and 1 cup reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Stage
Strain sauce back into saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
5. Stage
Meanwhile, make croutons: Heat broiler. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss baguette pieces with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Broil until deeply golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with cilantro.
6. Stage
Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss, adding more reserved pasta water as needed to coat the noodles.
7. Stage
Top pasta with croutons before serving.