Advent special 24 stale bread recipes: 16. Pasta con la mollica

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier option with similar texture.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan rind

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

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

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in bread crumbs and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Add red pepper flakes to the skillet and mix well.

Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water.

Combine the pasta with the breadcrumb mixture in the skillet.

Add chopped parsley and lemon zest, tossing to combine.

If the mixture is dry, add reserved pasta water as needed.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional grated cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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