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Spaghetti con la Mollica

Cultural Context

Originating from the southern regions of Italy, Spaghetti con la Mollica is a traditional dish that highlights the simplicity of Italian cooking. It reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who used leftover breadcrumbs to create a flavorful meal. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting weeknight dinner and has gained popularity beyond Italy, with many variations emerging globally.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
350 g spaghetti
2-3 day old breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
4 green olives
4 black olives
1 tablespoon capers
3-4 anchovy fillets
peperoncino (optional)
salt

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a similar texture with less processing.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan rinds

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Crumble the old bread and pass it through a pasta strainer to obtain fine, uniform crumbs.

2

Cut a clove of garlic in half and place it in a pan with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

3

Toast the breadcrumbs in the pan until golden and crispy, being careful not to brown them too much to avoid bitterness.

4

Remove the toasted breadcrumbs from the pan and let them cool.

5

In the same pan, add finely sliced garlic, peperoncino, and anchovies with a splash of olive oil.

6

Heat the mixture while crumbling the anchovies with a wooden spoon.

7

Remove pits from the olives, cut them in half or quarters, and add them to the pan along with the capers.

8

Let the flavors mix and integrate well.

9

Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the spaghetti for 8 minutes until very al dente.

10

Add a ladle of the pasta cooking water to the sauce in the pan to form a sauce.

11

Remove the spaghetti from the water and add it directly to the pan, mixing well to absorb the flavors.

12

Add a little more pasta water to emulsify the olive oil with the other ingredients for a creamier texture.

13

Finally, add the toasted breadcrumbs to the pasta and mix gently before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

panlarge potpasta strainerwooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Spaghetti with BreadcrumbsSpaghetti alla Mollica
Local Name: Spaghetti con la Mollica

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