Super Simple Neapolitan Pasta: Enjoy with a Fried Egg Recipe
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A nostalgic Neapolitan pasta dish that can be easily made with simple ingredients. Enhance the flavor by serving it with butter and a fried egg.
📝 Editor's Notes
This nostalgic Neapolitan pasta can be completed in just 15 minutes with only pasta, ketchup, and sausages.
It's very easy to make using leftovers in your fridge without special ingredients.
The sweet and sour taste of ketchup is enhanced by the umami of oyster sauce, and the butter added at the end significantly boosts the savory flavor.
Topping it with a runny-yolk fried egg makes it even creamier as the yolk blends with the sauce.
It's especially perfect for a late-night meal, a rainy day, or a solo dining option when you need a hearty dish.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
For onions, choose those with thin, firm, and heavy skins, indicating a fully developed interior.
Avoid onions that are dry on the outside or have sprouts.
For sausages, products with a higher pork content listed in the ingredients tend to have less gamey odor and better chewiness.
Ketchup with a high tomato content offers a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
Using unsalted butter instead of salted butter allows for easier adjustment of the seasoning from the oyster sauce and ketchup.
For eggs, select fresh ones with rough, less glossy shells to ensure a plump yolk.
🔄 Substitution Guide
Sausages can be substituted with bacon, ham, or leftover chicken breast.
If using bacon, you'll need less cooking oil due to the rendered fat, and it will add a stronger smoky flavor.
If you don't have oyster sauce, you can substitute the umami by adding 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce and a pinch of sugar, though it may lack the characteristic depth of flavor.
Ketchup can be replaced with tomato paste mixed with sugar and vinegar, but the sweet and sour balance may be less pronounced.
If pasta noodles are unavailable, you can use udon noodles or kalguksu (칼국수) noodles, which will result in a chewier and thicker texture.
Butter can be replaced with margarine, but the savory richness may be somewhat diminished.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
Cook the pasta for about 1 minute less than the package instructions, so it's slightly firm (al dente).
It will absorb the sauce while stir-frying and become perfectly cooked.
Be sure to reserve about half a ladle of pasta water; add it if the sauce becomes too thick to loosen it up and keep it moist.
Sauté the garlic over medium-low heat until golden and fragrant, but be careful not to burn it as it will become bitter.
Stir-fry the ketchup for at least 30 seconds to cook out its acidity and develop a deeper flavor.
The butter should be added and melted just before turning off the heat to preserve its full aroma and richness.
👨🍳 Directions
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta (cut into desired lengths) and season with salt. Cook until the pasta is done. Reserve some pasta water, then drain the rest.
Take out one piece of butter and half an onion. Slice the onion into crescent shapes, and cut the two sausages diagonally. (Be careful when slicing the onion.)
Heat cooking oil in a frying pan and sauté the minced garlic until golden brown. Once the garlic is golden, add the sliced onion and sausages, and cook them evenly.
Add the cooked pasta and a little of the reserved pasta water to the sautéed ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add a generous amount of ketchup and oyster sauce to your taste, then mix again. Finally, add one piece of butter and stir-fry until it melts and is well combined with the pasta, then turn off the heat.
In a separate pan, heat cooking oil and crack one egg to make a fried egg.
Serve the Neapolitan pasta on a nice plate, top with the fried egg, and sprinkle with dried parsley to finish.
💡 Tips
Slicing the sausages lengthwise allows you to enjoy them even more.
Adding butter at the end enhances the flavor, making it even more delicious.
If you live alone, try diversifying your meals with simple yet delicious recipes like this one.
📦 Storage & Reuse
The finished pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 days.
However, it's best to cook a fresh fried egg just before serving, rather than storing it with the pasta.
If refrigerated, the noodles may absorb the sauce and become dry.
To rewarm, add 1 tablespoon of water or milk and sauté in a frying pan to restore moisture.
If using a microwave, loosely cover and heat for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Freezing is not recommended as it can make the noodles mushy and degrade the texture.
🥢 Who This Is For
This dish is perfect for novice home cooks living alone, busy professionals eating solo, or as a snack for children.
It pairs well with cucumber pickles or danmuji (단무지) to cut through any richness, and it's also a great match with a refreshing cola or iced tea.
If you're craving soup, serving it with clear egg drop soup or miso soup will make for a well-balanced meal.
🔥 Nutrition Info
Estimated at approximately 650 to 700 calories per serving.
100g of pasta provides the main source of carbohydrates, totaling about 75 to 85g.
Two sausages and one egg contribute approximately 20 to 24g of protein, while butter, cooking oil, and sausage fat add up to about 25 to 30g of fat.
Onions contain allicin, which aids blood circulation, and dietary fiber, while eggs are rich in Vitamin A, iron, and high-quality protein.
However, due to ketchup, oyster sauce, and sausages, the sodium content tends to be high, so it's recommended to season lightly when tasting.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What ingredients do I need for Super Simple Neapolitan Pasta: Enjoy with a Fried Egg?
- Main ingredients include Pasta, Salt, Onion, Sausages, Butter. For onions, choose those with thin, firm, and heavy skins, indicating a fully developed interior. Avoid onions that are dry on the outside or have sprouts. For sausages, products with a higher pork content listed in the ingredients tend to have less gamey odor and better chewiness. Ketchup with a high tomato content offers a good balance of acidity and sweetness. Using unsalted butter instead of salted butter allows for easier adjustment of the seasoning from the oyster sauce and ketchup. For eggs, select fresh ones with rough, less glossy shells to ensure a plump yolk.
- Q. What are the key tips for making Super Simple Neapolitan Pasta: Enjoy with a Fried Egg?
- Cook the pasta for about 1 minute less than the package instructions, so it's slightly firm (al dente). It will absorb the sauce while stir-frying and become perfectly cooked. Be sure to reserve about half a ladle of pasta water; add it if the sauce becomes too thick to loosen it up and keep it moist. Sauté the garlic over medium-low heat until golden and fragrant, but be careful not to burn it as it will become bitter. Stir-fry the ketchup for at least 30 seconds to cook out its acidity and develop a deeper flavor. The butter should be added and melted just before turning off the heat to preserve its full aroma and richness.
- Q. How should I store leftover Super Simple Neapolitan Pasta: Enjoy with a Fried Egg?
- The finished pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 days. However, it's best to cook a fresh fried egg just before serving, rather than storing it with the pasta. If refrigerated, the noodles may absorb the sauce and become dry. To rewarm, add 1 tablespoon of water or milk and sauté in a frying pan to restore moisture. If using a microwave, loosely cover and heat for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Freezing is not recommended as it can make the noodles mushy and degrade the texture.
- Q. How many calories are in Super Simple Neapolitan Pasta: Enjoy with a Fried Egg?
- Estimated at approximately 650 to 700 calories per serving. 100g of pasta provides the main source of carbohydrates, totaling about 75 to 85g. Two sausages and one egg contribute approximately 20 to 24g of protein, while butter, cooking oil, and sausage fat add up to about 25 to 30g of fat. Onions contain allicin, which aids blood circulation, and dietary fiber, while eggs are rich in Vitamin A, iron, and high-quality protein. However, due to ketchup, oyster sauce, and sausages, the sodium content tends to be high, so it's recommended to season lightly when tasting.
- Q. Can I substitute ingredients in Super Simple Neapolitan Pasta: Enjoy with a Fried Egg?
- Sausages can be substituted with bacon, ham, or leftover chicken breast. If using bacon, you'll need less cooking oil due to the rendered fat, and it will add a stronger smoky flavor. If you don't have oyster sauce, you can substitute the umami by adding 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce and a pinch of sugar, though it may lack the characteristic depth of flavor. Ketchup can be replaced with tomato paste mixed with sugar and vinegar, but the sweet and sour balance may be less pronounced. If pasta noodles are unavailable, you can use udon noodles or kalguksu (칼국수) noodles, which will result in a chewier and thicker texture. Butter can be replaced with margarine, but the savory richness may be somewhat diminished.
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