Ankake Spaghetti
Japanese

Ankake Spaghetti

A unique Nagoya dish featuring spaghetti coated in a thick, savory sauce with vegetables and sausage.

Easy30 min

Where it comes from

Ankake Spaghetti is a Nagoya creation, highlighting the city's knack for transforming Western dishes with Japanese techniques, here using a corn-starch-thickened sauce.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti until al dente, then set aside.

  2. 2

    In a pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and sausage slices until tender.

  3. 3

    Add mushrooms and continue to cook for a few more minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix tomato sauce with water and cornstarch, then add to the pan.

  5. 5

    Stir until the sauce thickens, then toss with the spaghetti and season with black pepper.

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