Spicy Capellini With Scallions and Garlic
"A delicious pasta if you like some spice and green onions. Quick and easy as well from F/W 07."
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced (3 1/2 cups)
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb capellini
- 1⁄2 cup toasted breadcrumb
- freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving
directions
- In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Add the scallions and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, orange zest and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in another 1/2 cup of the olive oil and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking water. Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the bowl and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the pasta and serve immediately, passing the cheese at the table.
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Reviews
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This was good, but I was expecting more flavor. I used Italian seasoned bread crumbs, which is where most of the flavor came from. I would try this one again, but maybe add some dried basil and oregano. -
This is a delicious and flavorful pasta dish with just the right amount of spice for us. The toasted breadcrumbs on top are a tasty touch and I will make this again. -
Yum! This sure was spicy, but that is exactly what I was hoping for. I had to make some adjustments to the measurements because I made this just for two people, bu it turned out great. I forgot to add the cheese and the breadcrumbs, and it was still very good. I added some broccoli florets and strips of red pepper to make a full meal. I'll keep this on hand since it was so quick and satisfying. -
This had lots of flavor and went perfectly with your Recipe #272807. The sweet of the sandwich and the spicy pasta went well together. I liked the hint of sweet orange with the spicy pepper flakes. I think this is my new way to use up leftover pasta. I think it would be good with lemon or even lime zest for a different flavor. -
Oh boy! This is absolutely powerful with flavor! This is the best of the best right here. Easy as a pie to put together with the greatest taste. I really like hot and spicy, and scallions, and noodles, whoopee...! Since it was just the two of us, I lightened this up a bit, using only a couple tablespoons of olive oil, added a bit more zest, (we like the taste). I blanched the scallions right in with the noodles for 1 minute, that way it set the color for me to just quickly saute' up and devour the whole thing. No need for salt, or anything all these ingredients are just so wonderful. For me personally, I added more hot pepper flakes, and added a nice little crunch of breadcrumb to the topping. This is stupendous! Will make again and again. Thank you for posting this MarraMamba!
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