Two Sauces for Blue Shoelaces

 

Ingredients:

• 250g white spaghetti
• Blue food coloring
• Salt for boiling water

For the Onion Sauce:

• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

For the Garlic Sauce:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Coloring the Spaghetti:

   • In a large pot of boiling water, add a generous amount of salt.
   • Add white spaghetti to the boiling water.
   • Stir in blue food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
   • Cook the blue spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
   • Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

2. Making the Onion Sauce:

   • In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
   • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
   • Pour in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
   • Adjust seasoning if necessary.
   • Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

3. Making the Garlic Sauce:

   • In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
   • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Let the garlic sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

4. Assembling "Two Sauces for Blue Shoelaces":

   • Place the blue spaghetti on a serving platter or individual plates.
   • Serve the onion sauce and garlic sauce in separate bowls.
   • Allow diners to drizzle the desired amount of each sauce over their blue spaghetti.
   • Enjoy the visually stunning and flavorful combination of the two sauces with the vibrant blue spaghetti!

Feel free to experiment with the intensity of the blue color by adjusting the amount of food coloring. Enjoy your unique and colorful culinary creation!