Easy Pantry Pasta Recipe

Name: Easy Pantry Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 slice country bread; 6 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 large yellow onion; 2 clove garlic; 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1/4 tsp. Sea salt; 3 tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 tbsp. chopped capers; 1 large lemon; 3/4 lb. spaghetti or linguine; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

2 slice country bread
6 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion
2 clove garlic
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. Sea salt
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. chopped capers
1 large lemon
3/4 lb. spaghetti or linguine
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the bread into 1/3-inch cubes.
2
Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and spread in a single layer on a baking pan.
3
Bake until golden -- 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Fill a medium stockpot with water and bring to boil.
5
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the onion, garlic, red pepper, and salt, and cook until onion is golden brown.
7
Remove skillet from heat and add the parsley, capers, and lemon zest.
8
Add about 2 tablespoons coarse salt to the boiling water, add the pasta, and cook until al dente -- about 8 minutes.
9
Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking water.
10
Slowly whisk the reserved pasta water into the egg yolks and remaining tablespoon of oil.
11
Add the egg mixture and spaghetti to the skillet.
12
Toss to combine and cook over low heat until warmed through -- 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Transfer to a serving bowl.
14
Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and the croutons and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slice country bread, 6 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 large yellow onion, 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Easy Pantry Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Pantry Pasta

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