Direct answer: Dissolve Marmite into butter and pasta water, toss with spaghetti and parmesan, then top with a fried egg.
Marmite spaghetti is a fast savoury pasta that makes sense once you treat Marmite like a concentrated seasoning. Butter softens the intensity, pasta water turns it glossy, and a fried egg makes it dinner.
Serves 2 to 4, depending on sides. Time: about 20 to 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 200g spaghetti
- 30g butter
- 1 to 2 tsp Marmite
- 30g parmesan or cheddar, finely grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp oil
- Black pepper
- Parsley or spring onion, optional
Method
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling water. Reserve a mug of pasta water before draining.
- Melt the butter in the pasta pan over a low heat.
- Stir in 1 tsp Marmite and a splash of pasta water until smooth.
- Add the spaghetti and cheese. Toss until glossy, adding more pasta water if needed.
- Fry the eggs in a separate pan.
- Serve the spaghetti with a fried egg and black pepper on top.
Notes
Start with 1 tsp Marmite because it is salty and strong. Add more only after tasting. Parmesan makes the sauce sharper, while cheddar makes it more comforting.
Storage: This is best eaten fresh. Leftover pasta can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of water until piping hot.