Bucatini with Crispy Vegetable Topping

Pasta and Pizza | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

15 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Bucatini with Crispy Vegetable Topping

Ingredients

Bavette Pasta - 10.6 oz
Olive Oil - 2 fl oz
Breadcrumbs - 1.8 oz
Chili Flakes - 1 teaspoon
Horseradish Leaves - 0.4 oz
Garlic - 2 cloves
Thyme - 0.5 oz
Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 1.8 oz
Olive Oil - to taste
Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions, then drain, reserving a full cup of starchy cooking water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat along with the breadcrumbs and chili flakes.

Step 3

Peel and finely grate the horseradish, then sauté for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Heat the skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Peel, finely chop, and add the garlic, shred the thyme leaves, then chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for just 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the drained pasta, splashing in a little of the cooking water if needed. Season to taste, plate onto warm dishes, drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil, and generously sprinkle with the prepared topping.