Pasta con Mollica e Noci (Breadcrumbs and Walnuts)
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups torn day old bread
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- Salt to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Cavatelli pasta for 6 portions
Instructions
- Prepare the bread. Using day old rustic italian bread, tear the inside portion (not the hard crust) into small pieces. The bread should be quite dry. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and garlic in a pan over low-medium heat.
- Remove garlic clove. Add the breadcrumbs to the pan and fry for a few minutes.
- Add the chopped walnuts and cook until it is all toasted and golden brown. Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Cook the pasta. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the pan. Toss in the breadcrumbs. Add a little bit of pasta water if it seems too dry.
- Serve immediately.