10 Minute Meal Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti Recipe

Spaghetti lovers, gather ’round! I’m about to take you on a flavor journey with this irresistible twist on a classic: spaghetti tossed in a savory-sweet sauce with crispy bacon, vibrant veggies, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. You’ll be questioning why you ever made spaghetti any other way! 🍝🌿

Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti combines simplicity and flavor, and comes together in 10 minutes. This dish, with spaghetti, bacon or ham, and a tangy mix of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, is a perfectly satisfying meal.

In my opinion, it’s just about elevated perfection, what with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley.

10 Minute Meal Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti Recipe Ingredients

• Spaghetti: High in carbohydrates, provides energy and is a staple base.
• Olive Oil: Rich in healthy fats, enhances flavor and aids cooking.
• Onion: Adds sweetness and aroma, contains vitamins and antioxidants.
• Green Bell Pepper: Crunchy texture, vitamin C, adds color and nutrition.
• Bacon or Ham: Provides protein, savory taste, could be slightly salty.
• Ketchup: Sweet and tangy, adds a tomato base with some sugar.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds depth and umami, slightly tangy and sweet.

10 Minute Meal Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 200g spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 slices of bacon or 100g ham, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 5 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

How to Make this 10 Minute Meal Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti Recipe

1. Start with a big pot of water, salted like the ocean, and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook it, the way you would any long macaroni, for about 10 minutes, or until it’s al dente. Make sure to suspend your disbelief during step 1; the water will boil even if you don’t believe in it.

2. At the same time as the spaghetti cooks, take a large pan and heat it over medium heat. Then add to the pan the same amount of olive oil.

3. Put the pan on the heat and add the sliced onion. Cook the onion until it is translucent.

4. Include the green bell pepper and keep cooking for about 2 minutes, until it begins to soften.

5. Place the bacon or ham pieces in the pan and cook them until they’re just slightly browned and cooked all the way through.

6. Reduce the heat a bit and stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well so that all the ingredients are coated.

7. Incorporate the cooked spaghetti into the pan with a bit of the reserved pasta water to aid in the uniform coating of the noodles with sauce.

8. Taste and adjust the seasoning of salt and pepper. Mix everything until fully integrated.

9. Serve the hot spaghetti, optionally, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

10. Add some chopped fresh parsley, if you’d like, to make the dish even prettier. And then dig in!

10 Minute Meal Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Large pot
2. Large pan
3. Wooden spoon or spatula
4. Colander
5. Tongs or pasta server
6. Knife
7. Cutting board
8. Measuring spoons
9. Grater (for Parmesan cheese, optional)
10. Serving bowl or plates

FAQ

• What is Napolitan spaghetti?Spaghetti Napolitan is a pasta dish made in the Japanese style. It consists of spaghetti, vegetables, and a sauce derived from tomatoes, to which ketchup is added. This dish is so copiously served in Japan that it has rightly been dubbed a popular comfort food.
• Can I use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta?Indeed, any kind of pasta can be used in place of the one specified, including whole wheat or gluten-free types of pasta, while you adjust the cooking time as necessary.
• Is there a vegetarian version of this recipe?Make it meat-free: Just leave out the bacon or ham, and consider extra vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots. (These aren’t essential; your frittata will also be fab as a one-vegetable dish.)
• How do I prevent the spaghetti from sticking together?Prepare the spaghetti in a big saucepan of water, which is boiling and has been salted. Add to the water a small amount of olive oil, which can help keep the pasta from sticking together. Stir the spaghetti now and then as it cooks.
• Can I prepare this dish in advance?The best time to enjoy Neapolitan spaghetti is right after it is cooked. But if you want to make it ahead of time, it still can work. Just reheat it on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of water or olive oil to keep it from drying out.
• What sides go well with Napolitan spaghetti?A straightforward leaf salad and some garlic bread are my favorite accompaniments to this dish, which tastes wonderful and serves as a filling main course. You could also serve this dish alongside a bowl of clear broth or a light cream soup.
• Is the grated Parmesan mandatory?Optional but adds a rich, savory flavor to the dish, is grated Parmesan. Instead, use a vegan cheese alternative, if desired.

10 Minute Meal Napolitan Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Pasta: Substitute with any long, thin, or flat pasta you have on hand, such as linguine or fettuccine.
Olive oil. Substitute vegetable oil or butter. Alternative: Use vegetable oil or butter.
Green bell pepper: Replace with red or yellow bell peppers for a touch more sweetness.
You can use sliced sausages, pancetta, or smoked turkey instead of bacon or ham.
Tomato paste mixed with a pinch of sugar serves well as a substitute for ketchup.

Pro Tips

1. Reserve Pasta Water: Always save some pasta water before draining the spaghetti. A small amount can be added to the sauce for better emulsification and to help the sauce cling to the noodles.