Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera Thin Spaghetti with Breadcrumbs
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with the rustic charm of Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera, a simple yet flavorful Italian classic that celebrates the beauty of humble ingredients. This dish features thin spaghetti coated in a garlicky, chili-infused olive oil and topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch in every bite. Infused with the warmth of dried chili flakes and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is both comforting and irresistibly aromatic. Optional grated Parmesan adds a touch of indulgence, but the dish shines beautifully on its own. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough to serve guests. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Italy right from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Thin spaghetti
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 60 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the thin spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the breadcrumbs from the pan and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté the finely chopped garlic over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the dried chili flakes to the skillet and stir them into the garlic-infused oil.
Return the cooked and drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat every strand with the garlic-chili oil. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the pasta and toss again to distribute them evenly.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 856 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
