Harissa Spaghetti

Harissa Spaghetti

Italian Spicy Harissa, Tomato and Basil Spaghetti

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (39 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

433
calories
7,6g
fat
69,1g
carbohydrates
16,4g
protein
11,5g
fiber
5,3g
sugar
Harissa Spaghetti

Recipe Description

This Harissa Spaghetti is an exciting, spicy hot, Italian pasta dish for the bravehearted! Spaghetti cooked al dente with a garlic, cherry tomatoes, rose harissa and low-fat yogurt sauce, makes this one hell of a dish! There is nothing like a good harissa paste to open your senses and your taste buds. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and pile on the Parmesan cheese! 

To make Harissa Spaghetti, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Harissa Spaghetti

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti

    10 min
    Step 1 - Harissa SpaghettiStep 1 - Harissa Spaghetti

    Cook 200g of spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside some of the cooking water to add to the sauce.

  2. 2

    Cook garlic

    1 min
    Step 2 - Harissa Spaghetti

    In a non-stick frying pan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add 1 clove of sliced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes and water

    3 min
    Step 3 - Harissa Spaghetti

    Add 125g of cherry tomatoes along with 2 tablespoons of water and cook for about 3 minutes until the skins on the tomatoes begin to split apart.

  4. 4

    Add sauce ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Harissa Spaghetti

    Add 1 tablespoon of rose harissa, 2 tablespoons of low-fat yogurt and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Combine spaghetti and sauce

    2 min
    Step 5 - Harissa Spaghetti

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the prepared sauce along with 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water and toss to combine everything well.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Harissa Spaghetti

    Divide the portions between 2 serving plates, drizzle with a bit of lemon juice over and garnish with torn basil leaves.

Delicious and different, this Harissa Spaghetti will have your hearts racing and your stomachs more than satisfied! Let us know when you try it for yourself and what you think of our recipe. Tag us online with the hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Claudia
December 4, 2024
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Stupendo! Ho cucinato questo piatto per una cena, ed è stato un grande successo con la mia famiglia. La mistura di sapori è eccezionale, e tutti hanno apprezzato il piccante della harissa. Consigliato!

Paula Simmons
November 28, 2024
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I made the Harissa Spaghetti for my family, and they loved it! The blend of flavors was just superb. My kids even asked for seconds, which rarely happens! Such an easy and delicious meal to whip up on busy nights.

Ula
November 5, 2024
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Loved it! The spice was amazing and easy to make.

Ursula
October 3, 2024
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Spicy, easy, tasty. Made this for our date night and we loved it. Will definitely make again for family dinners.

Olivia Thompson
May 8, 2024
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So easy, loved it

Jessica
April 29, 2024
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Superb! Made this on a whim, family loved the spicy twist!

Grace Thompson
October 11, 2023
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Tried this for family dinner and it was a hit. The harissa added such a nice kick. Totally making it again.

Annie72
October 5, 2023
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Delightful!

Olivia
July 5, 2023
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OMG! This Harissa Spaghetti is fire! Made it for a dinner party and everyone was blown away. Super easy, too! Will def make again.

Clara
July 2, 2023
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Me encanto la spaghetti de harissa! La hice para una cena y fue todo un exito. Simple y delicioso.

Wesley Carter
May 31, 2023
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Totally loved this pasta! So simple yet delish, made it for fam night with my kiddos and they couldn't get enough. Def gonna make this one again.

YummyJoe
May 6, 2023
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Superb! Made this for my wife's birthday. The flavors were an explosion, and she loved every bite! Can’t wait to make it again for our friends!

Ursula Green
May 1, 2023
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Superb family delight.

Gabe
January 21, 2023
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This pasta is fire! Made it for my bud’s cookout, and everyone was like, ‘Whoa, this is spicy good!’ Really easy to whip up too. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

Grace Turner
December 8, 2022
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This Harissa Spaghetti was simply great! I tried it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The flavors were vibrant and the prep was easy. Will make again soon!

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