Lemon & Breadcrumb Wheat Pasta

Instructions

1. Toast the Breadcrumbs

   4 min hands-on

   • Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
   • Add the breadcrumbs and stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
   • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

2. Prepare the Ingredients

   5 min hands-on

   • Finely mince the garlic.
   • Slice half of a lemon into thin rounds, removing seeds.
   • Juice the remaining lemon and set aside.

3. Cook the Pasta

   2 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
   • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
   • Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining.

4. Fry the Capers

   1 min hands-on

   • Heat the remaining olive oil in the same frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the capers and sauté for 45 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and crispy.

5. Cook Garlic and Lemon

   4 min hands-on

   • Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan.
   • Stir and cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
   • Add lemon rounds and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and golden.

6. Season the Sauce

   1 min hands-on

   • Pour in the reserved lemon juice.
   • Sprinkle cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the pan.
   • Stir to coat the ingredients evenly and adjust seasoning as needed.

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   2 min hands-on

   • Add the drained pasta to the pan with the lemon mixture.
   • Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
   • Add reserved pasta water if the mixture is dry.

8. Serve with Breadcrumbs

   2 min hands-on

   • Divide pasta into serving bowls.
   • Top each portion with toasted breadcrumbs and serve immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • For extra crispiness, toast the breadcrumbs in advance and let them cool completely before using.
   • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
   • For a more robust lemon flavor, add fresh lemon zest to the sauce.
   • Use high-quality olive oil for a richer, more flavorful finish.