Pasta and Breadcrumbs

Name: Pasta and Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spaghetti 11.3 oz; Fresh chili pepper spicy 1; Salted anchovies fillets 4; Fine salt to taste; Garlic 1 clove; Homemade bread crumb 2 cups; Parsley 1 tuft; Extra virgin olive oil 7 tbsp

485

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 485
Carbohydrates g 71.3
of which sugars g 2.7
Protein g 10.2
Fats g 17.7
of which saturated fat g 2.63
Fiber g 3.1
Cholesterol mg 3
Sodium mg 401

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Crunchy, golden breadcrumbs pasta brings a little piece of Southern Italy right to the family table—kids and adults both love the rich, toasted topping that makes each bite interesting and good. For anyone who enjoys the classic comfort of Italian pasta recipes, this dish checks all the right boxes: visual appeal thanks to the golden fluffy crumbs, a nice texture switch-up from your usual noodles, and the special taste that only pasta and breadcrumbs can deliver. The easy pasta dishes tradition shines brightly here, blending well with everyday meals or as a warm dish for get-togethers with familiar flavors and simple charm. It always seems to fit on busy weeknight dinners or casual family celebrations...those moments when you just want something deeply satisfying, a little different, and totally family-approved. For fans of cucina povera, or those looking to keep things on a budget, this pasta stands out among reliable budget meals, keeping everyone full and happy, without much fuss.

Great for any night the question is "what’s for dinner?"—breadcrumbs pasta consistently turns into the solution no matter how many people need to eat. Good for family parties (pair it with a crisp salad or some roasted veggies for an easy spread), nice for bringing old-school Italian flavors back with a little twist. Flexible for custom toppings—people usually add grated cheese or a hint of chili, since those go GREAT with the garlicky, crunchy layer. These easy pasta recipes really do transform an ordinary meal into something special, partly because everyone gets a little bit of that crunchy rich flavor in every bite. Enjoy it during last-minute dinner plans or laid-back weekends; the comfort just never quits. Over time, traditions like pasta ca’ muddica keep coming back, as families discover how well moist noodles and crunchy crumbs can fill up a table and make everyone smile around a meal that tastes, well, really good.

How to prepare Pasta and Breadcrumbs

To prepare the pasta and breadcrumbs, cut a loaf of bread in half and take the soft part 1 to put in the mixer 2 to chop it finely 3.

Prepare the other ingredients as well: chop the bunch of parsley 4 and mince the fresh chili pepper, removing the seeds inside 5. Then start toasting the breadcrumbs: in a large pan, heat 3 1/2 tbsps of olive oil over low heat and crush half a clove of garlic 6.

When the garlic is golden, add the breadcrumbs 7 and stir with a wooden spatula to flavor it 8 and ensure it doesn't burn: you should toast it over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, in another large pan, heat the remaining 3 1/2 tbsps of olive oil, add the chopped chili pepper and the other half of the peeled garlic clove 9.

Drain the anchovy fillets from their preserving oil and place them in the pan 10, then melt them over medium heat 11. Bring plenty of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente 12.

When ready, drain the spaghetti (reserve the cooking water) and transfer them to the pan with garlic, oil, chili, and anchovy fillets 13. Toss the pasta over high heat, add the toasted breadcrumbs 14 and chopped parsley 15.