Old-fashioned Neapolitan Recipe with Hotcook
Sat Jun 8, 2024
Hotcook Used
Sharp Waterless Automatic Cooking Pot 1.6L White Series SHARP Healsio Hotcook KN-HW16F-W
Rough Steps
- Prepare boiled noodles
- Make Neapolitan sauce
- Add the boiled noodles
Ingredients
- Spaghetti 160g
- Small can of corn (1)
- Worcester sauce (2 tbsp)
- Beef 100g
- Milk (1 tbsp)
- Bacon (5~6 slices)
① Prepare boiled noodles
It’s a bit of a hassle, but pre-boil the noodles. To get that old-fashioned chewy texture, this step is essential.
You can skip boiling the noodles, but then it won’t have that Neapolitan-style finish—just the “style”. The wateriness is a problem.
With Hotcook, you can boil the noodles automatically, which is convenient. I usually boil them the day before and just add them on the day.
② Make the Neapolitan sauce
Add the following ingredients:
- Small can of corn (1)
- Worcester sauce (2 tbsp)
- Beef 100g
- Milk (1 tbsp)
On the Hotcook, select Noodles → Neapolitan-style pasta.
By making the Neapolitan sauce separately, the sauce boils and becomes richer.
③ Add the boiled noodles
Noodles → Neapolitan-style pasta takes about 20 minutes, but stop it 5 minutes before completion and add the noodles. In my case, I also add bacon at this time.
After simmering for 15 minutes, it looks like this.
It’s not a problem to precisely simmer the sauce for 20 minutes, add the noodles later, and extend the time.
Completion!
That’s it. You can also add cheese or other toppings to your liking. I personally like the slightly cooled Neapolitan, like the one served in school lunches, and this method achieves that taste perfectly.
