Turn your friends on to an Italian ritual – La Spaghettata di Mezzanotte (Midnight Spaghetti Party).
Antipasto:
A selection of Italian Cheeses.
Choose your favorite aged or fresh cheeses in a local specialty store. Arrange them in wedges on a wooden cutting board.
Primi Piatti:
Crostini with Tuscan Pate and Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Garlic
An assortment of appetizer-like dishes that will prepare guests for the next dish.
Click here for Bruschetta recipe
Click here for Crostini recipe
Secondi Piatti:
Spaghetti All’Amatriciana
The classic Spaghetti recipe with a twist.
Click here for recipe
Dolci:
Jam Tart
A simple yet tasty tart dish. The crust can be made ahead of time.
Click here for recipe
How to set up
To ensure that your Spaghettata has a festive, Italian flare, here are some helpful tips:
– Garnish the plates with a sprig of Basil and put out a bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil for those who may want to top off their pasta – remember that Italians take their pasta seriously!
– Dim the lights and place candles on the table and around the room.
– Have your friends bring some Italian music to set the mood; Opera to Pop – anything will do.
– If you have a large enough space, serve aperitivo and the crostini in the kitchen so that you can hang out with your friends while the pasta is cooking.
– Pour some Vino (may we suggest Remole?) and have fun!