Ingredients

• spaghetti (cook per pkg instructions)
• olive oil
• chopped white onions or spring onions
• potatoes (peeled, cubed)
• Italian seasoning (optional)/fresh basil leaves (chopped) and some oregano
• fresh garlic (chopped)
• salt and pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• fresh spinach leaves (chopped or torn)/tomatoes (de-seeded and diced) - [either/both optional]
• sliced olives (green or black) - optional
• shredded cheese (any kind - melting or hard non-melting, or a combo of both)
• shrimp/prawns (cooked)

How to Make Marinated Spaghetti

• In two separate pots- boil cubed potatoes - cook spaghetti as instructed on packaging - remove both from heat when cooked but still firm. Run under cold water; drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in pan, add chopped onion and garlic ( plus shrimp, if used) and stir for a minute. Remove from heat. Add cooked spaghetti, potatoes , salt, pepper, seasoning, cheese, balsamic vinegar (per taste), olives, and mix well right away.
• Leave covered to marinate for an hour. Can be eaten cold or heated up in the microwave.
• Tastes even better the next day .
• Add in spinach and or tomatoes at the end, if you like, just a few minutes before serving (tastes better that way - fresh and not too cooked).