This recipe is an adaptation from one I've relied on for years, "What to Cook When you Think There's Nothing in the house to Eat," by Arthur Schwartz. Last year I made my recipe for over 100 people for a fund-raising event to benefit our local United Way and to everyone's surprise it was a raving success (the spaghetti as well as the fundraiser!). I typically serve this with a flank steak cooked rare to medium-rare, sliced on the bias and layered over the top of the noodles, drizzling with leftover steak juices. This hands-down is my husband's favorite side dish of all time. You can control the heat with how much Cayenne you add to taste.... But take the few minutes it takes to make it and let the spices marry for a few hours before you add more. Enjoy!

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