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Strascinati con la Mollica (Italian Pasta with Breadcrumbs)
A recipe for Strascinati con la Mollica (Italian Pasta with Breadcrumbs) from the cookbook, Culinaria Italy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 -4 Servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 salted anchovies
- 14 ounces (400 grams) strascinati or orecchiette
- 4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups (150 grams) breadcrumbs
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the anchovies, scale them, then finely chop.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, just tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, drizzle olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped anchovies and the breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the breadcrumbs are deeply toasted. Toss in the drained pasta until coated. Finish with a little more olive oil if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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