Fried Bucatini with Breadcrumbs
The pasta in this dish isn’t really fried—it’s sautéed with skillet-toasted breadcrumbs. For a bigger meal, top with roasted vegetables or grilled tofu.
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The pasta in this dish isn’t really fried—it’s sautéed with skillet-toasted breadcrumbs. For a bigger meal, top with roasted vegetables or grilled tofu.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. bucatini or perciatelli
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (5 tsp.)
- 1/4 cup dried Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbs. freshly chopped Italian parsley
- 2 Tbs. capers, drained
Preparation
1. Cook bucatini according to package directions. Drain.
2. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts, and cook 3 minutes, or until browned and toasted. Transfer to plate.
3. Wipe out skillet, add oil and garlic, and heat over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in breadcrumbs and red pepper flakes, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until breadcrumbs begin to brown. Add bucatini and parsley, and cook 2 minutes more, tossing with tongs. Transfer to bowl, and toss with capers and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 315
- Carbohydrate Content 40 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 14 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 209 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g