RED WINE GARLIC BUCCATINI

THIS RED WINE GARLIC BUCATINI IS COOKED IN WINE AND THEN SAUTÉED IN A RED WINE GARLIC SAUCE. TOP IT WITH A SOFT BOILED EGG FOR A STUNNINGLY SIMPLE DINNER.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups + 1/3 cup (about 1 bottle) red wine
3 cups water
12 ounces Barilla bucatini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
freshly grated parmesan
4-6 soft boiled eggs


INSTRUCTIONS

Pour the 3 cups of red wine and water into a large sauce pot and bring to a boil.
Add bucatini, reduce heat slightly and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid then drain the pasta.
Place olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the reserved wine and cooking liquid to the skillet and cook an additional 1 minute.
Transfer the bucatini to the skillet, toss until fully coated with the red wine, olive oil, garlic mixture.
Garnish with the chopped parsley and grated parmesan.
Serve each portion with a soft boiled egg.