Fusilli with 'nduja, cavolo nero and lemon pangrattato

serves
6
fusilli
fusilli
Sylvia's simple pot pasta makes light work of dinner.

Ingredients (12)

  • cavolo nero, 2 bunches, stalks removed, leaves chopped
  • 350g fusilli
  • 80ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tbs nduja
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

Lemon pangrattato

  • 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs from day-old bread
  • 5 thyme sprigs, leave picked
  • extra thyme, to serve

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
  • 2.
    For lemon pangrattato, nely grate the rind of 1 lemon and thinly slice the other. Combine breadcrumbs, oil, thyme leaves and lemon zest in a bowl. Season to taste.
  • 3.
    Scatter mixture evenly over 1 prepared tray, then evenly arrange lemon slices on second tray. Place both in the oven and bake, stirring pangrattato occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crunchy. Remove both trays from the oven.
  • 4.
    Meanwhile, blanch cavolo nero in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Transfer to iced water with a slotted spoon, then drain.
  • 5.
    Return water to the boil, add pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup (80ml) cooking water.
  • 6.
    Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and ’nduja and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until onion is softened.
  • 7.
    Divide pasta among serving plates and and add sliced lemon and lemon pangrattato. Scatter with remaining pecorino and thyme to serve.
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