Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs - How to Make "Spaghetti con la Mollica"

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.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in breadcrumbs and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Add anchovies and capers to the breadcrumb mixture and season with salt and black pepper.

Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.

Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the breadcrumb mixture.

Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

Stir in chopped parsley and basil for freshness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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