Italian•budget
Pasta ca’ Muddica (Pasta with Breadcrumbs)
Pasta with Breadcrumbs or pasta ca' muddica as we say in Sicilian, is an easy last minute dinner idea and a perfect example of 'cucina povera'.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
6
- 500 g spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 3 cup coarsely grated fresh bread crumbs (crusts removed)
- lots of freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- grated ricotta salata or Parmigiano cheese (for serving )
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- 2
Meanwhile, heal oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and fry, stirring often, until the crumbs are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Add freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- 3
If your skillet is large enough, add the drained spaghetti to the breadcrumbs and toss to coat Alternately, add the breadcrumbs to the drained spaghetti and toss well. If the pasta is too dry stir in a little extra olive oil.
- 4
Serve with plenty of Parmigiano cheese or ricotta salata at the table.