Pasta with Garlic, Oil, Chili Pepper, and Breadcrumbs

The pasta with garlic, oil, chili pepper, and breadcrumbs is a dish I have always loved since childhood: my grandmother used to prepare this pasta because she knew both my grandfather and I loved it. It can be made quickly using few and simple ingredients. To make the sauce more flavorful, I added some anchovies and grated pecorino cheese. The pasta with garlic, oil, chili pepper, and breadcrumbs is a dish with a simple and enveloping flavor.

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Pasta with Garlic, Oil, Chili Pepper, and Breadcrumbs
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 2 People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop

Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Chili Pepper
  • 2 Anchovies
  • 4 tablespoons Breadcrumbs
  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Grated Pecorino Cheese

Preparation

  • To make the pasta with garlic, oil, chili pepper, and breadcrumbs, in a pan pour the garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the chopped chili pepper. Lightly brown the garlic over low heat.

  • Then add the anchovies and cook for a few minutes. Dissolve the anchovies by adding a tablespoon of pasta cooking water.

  • In a small pan, pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and heat over the stove. Then add the breadcrumbs and toast them, being careful not to burn them.

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water; once cooked (preferably al dente), drain and pour it into the pan with the chili pepper and anchovies, removing the garlic clove.

  • Add a tablespoon of pasta cooking water and toss for a few minutes.

  • Remove from heat and incorporate the chopped parsley and breadcrumbs. Mix to combine the ingredients.

  • Serve, optionally with grated pecorino cheese. Enjoy your meal!

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