Vegan Spaghetti with Breadcrumbs, Garlic and Olive Oil
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
A quick and comforting vegan spaghetti dish with crispy breadcrumbs, garlic, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 fistful of long, thin pasta like linguine or spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) or more breadcrumbs
- Few pinches of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until tender but not mushy. Reserve a few tbsp of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the crushed and minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with a few tbsp of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the breadcrumbs.
- You can add more red pepper flakes for extra heat or omit them for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this dish gluten-free?
Yes, you can make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs as suggested in the notes.
How can I adjust the spiciness of the dish?
You can add more red pepper flakes for extra heat or omit them entirely for a milder flavor.
Why is it important to serve this dish immediately?
The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the breadcrumbs, as mentioned in the notes.
I’ve grown up with this pasta dish?
My mother made it for us and it was always a huge treat.
I still make it often but with tons more garlic.
Happy to see this recipe…. thank you??