What is Japanese Napolitan Pasta?
Japanese Napolitan pasta is a delicious fusion that originates from post-war Japan, uniquely combining Western flavors with Japanese ingredients. This comforting dish features a rich tomato-based sauce, often with a hint of sweetness, and is often made with a delightful medley of vegetables and proteins.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To create this easy classic Japanese Napolitan pasta, you’ll generally need the following ingredients:
- Spaghetti: 200g
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Ham: 4 slices, cut into strips
- Mushrooms: 4-5, thinly sliced
- Green bell pepper: 1, thinly sliced
- Tomato ketchup: 6 tbsp
- Reserved pasta cooking water: 2 tbsp
- Parmesan cheese: 2 tbsp
- Butter: 1 tbsp
- Salt: To taste
Feel free to experiment with your choice of vegetables or proteins to make it uniquely yours!
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Steps to Make Your Napolitan
- Cook the Spaghetti
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1% salt (10g salt per 1 liter of water).
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, reducing the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the ham strips and cook briefly, followed by the mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms soften.
- Add the green bell pepper and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce
- Add tomato ketchup to the pan and mix well to coat all the ingredients.
- Stir in 2 tbsp of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin the sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional pasta water (if too salty, add a bit of plain water).
- Combine Spaghetti and Sauce
- Turn off the heat. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well.
- Add the Finishing Touch
- Add butter and toss until melted and evenly incorporated. This step adds richness and shine to the pasta.
- Add butter and toss until melted and evenly incorporated. This step adds richness and shine to the pasta.
- Serve
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Cooking Tips
- Ketchup Flavor: The sweetness of ketchup is a signature of Napolitan pasta. If you’d like more tanginess, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- Cooking Heat: Avoid overheating the pan when combining spaghetti and sauce to maintain the sauce’s consistency.
- Optional Additions: Add a pinch of black pepper or chili flakes for an extra kick.
Enjoy your nostalgic and comforting Japanese Napolitan pasta!
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