---
title: "Mario Batali's Spaghetti"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/mario-batalis-spaghetti-58f935ebc9fd08410c7aa652
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 3800
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 570
  protein: 22
  fat: 24
  saturated fat: 7
  carbohydrates: 70
  sugar: 5
  fiber: 4
  cholesterol: 35
  sodium: 300
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/mario-batali-s-spaghetti.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Thinly slice ½ clove @garlic{1%clove} (use the rest as you like). Pick @basil{½%oz} leaves from stems. Roughly chop leaves and stems, keeping them separate. Thinly slice @jalapeno{1%unit} until you have about 2 tsp, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Halve @heirloom grape tomatoes{8%oz}.

Once water is boiling, add @spaghetti{12%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{11%minutes}. Reserve a few big splashes of pasta cooking water, then drain.

While pasta cooks, heat 1½ TBSP @olive oil{11%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add garlic, basil stems, and ¼ cup @fresh pork chorizo{½%cup} (about 1/3 of the package), breaking up meat into pieces. Cook, stirring, until chorizo is browned, ~{4%minutes}. Add jalapeno (to taste) and cook until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}.

Add tomatoes to pan. Cook until slightly softened, ~{3%minutes}. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Add drained spaghetti to pan along with a splash of pasta cooking water. TIP: Add just enough pasta cooking water to loosen things up--the starches will help everything adhere to the noodles and give the dish a beautiful consistency.

Toss everything in pan until evenly combined and spaghetti is coated, ~{1%minutes}. Remove from heat. Add basil leaves and @Parmesan cheese{¼%cup} (reserving a little of each for garnish) and toss until well-combined and cheese has melted slightly.

Divide pasta between plates. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, then garnish with reserved basil leaves and Parmesan and serve.