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Pasta Mollicata
Craving a delicious and authentic Italian dish? Try our mouthwatering pasta mollicata recipe and savour the flavours of Italy.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Ingredients
200
g
of pasta
100
g
of bread crumbs
2
tbsp
of olive oil
Sauce
4
cloves of garlic, minced
1
can
of crushed tomatoes
1
tsp
of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
Grated parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water for the sauce.
Making the Bread Crumbs
Heat the olive oil in a pan over, medium heat.
Add the bread crumbs and stir until they become golden brown.
Remove the bread crumbs from the pan and set aside.
Cooking the Sauce
In the same pan, add more olive oil if needed.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add anchovy simmer for a further 2 minutes
If the sauce becomes too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water.
Combining the Ingredients
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated.
Add the toasted bread crumbs and mix well.
Serve the pasta with a generous topping of grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Course:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Pasta Mollicata