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This is a humble yet deeply flavorful dish inspired by the traditions of cucina povera - Italy’s “peasant cooking” philosophy that turns simple, affordable ingredients into comforting and nourishing meals. This recipe is a beautiful example of that spirit: spaghetti tossed with lemon zest, fresh mint, and golden toasted breadcrumbs, creating a pasta that’s both creamy and crunchy, fresh and satisfying.
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INGREDIENTS:
• 160g | 5.6oz spaghetti pasta
• 50g | 1.8oz croutons
• 50g | 1.7oz Pecorino cheese
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• ½ lemon zest + ½ lemon juice
• Fresh lesser calamint leaves [or mint leaves]
• Fine and coarse sea salt
• Black pepper
• 40ml | 1.41fl oz extra virgin olive oil
STEP by STEP:
1. Wrap your croutons in a kitchen towel and bash to create rough bread crumbs, if you are using stale bread you might want to grill it for a few minutes to create the desired crunch
2. Bring the breadcrumbs to a pan with the sunflower oil and the lemon zest, season with sea salt and black pepper, and sauté until golden-brown
3. In a blender add extra virgin olive oil, fresh Lesser Calamint leaves [mint will not give the same aroma, but it is the next best thing to use], lemon juice and blitz to create a smooth emulsion
4. Salt the boiling water with coarse sea salt and cook the spaghetti till 4-5 minute before its full cooking time
5. Drain the spaghetti, making sure to retain all its cooking water, and move them to a pan
6. Sauté the spaghetti for the last 4-5 mins, adding ladles of its cooking water little by little
7. Add the lemon and mint emulsion, season with sea salt and stir thoroughly
8. In the meantime, create a cream with 30g | 1oz Pecorino cheese and a couple of spoonful of the cooking water
9. Remove the pan from the stove, add 20g | 0.7oz Pecorino cheese and stir thoroughly
10. Top the pasta with some fresh lesser calamint leaves, breadcrumbs and cheesy cream before serving…then enjoy! 😋