Drain and add one can tomato soup, one tablespoon butter or a little soup stock, salt, pepper, dash of paprika, one green pepper, which has been previously boiled soft and chopped
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boil all together fifteen minutes
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Boiling the pasta and then simmering it with the sauce for 15 minutes allows the starch released from the spaghetti to thicken the tomato soup into a cohesive sauce that clings to every strand. The extended cooking time also allows the pasta to absorb flavors directly from the seasoned liquid. Pre-cooking the green pepper until soft breaks down its cell walls and mellows its raw, bitter notes, preventing it from adding unwanted crunch or sharp flavors to the finished dish.
Make Ahead
The green pepper can be boiled, chopped, and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance in an airtight container. The complete dish can be assembled through step 2, refrigerated in a covered container, and finished with the 15-minute simmer just before serving (add a few extra minutes to account for cold ingredients).
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pasta will continue to absorb liquid and soften considerably. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding 2-4 tablespoons of water or broth to restore moisture, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
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Make Ahead
The green pepper can be boiled, chopped, and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance in an airtight container. The complete dish can be assembled through step 2, refrigerated in a covered container, and finished with the 15-minute simmer just before serving (add a few extra minutes to account for cold ingredients).
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pasta will continue to absorb liquid and soften considerably. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding 2-4 tablespoons of water or broth to restore moisture, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
