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Pappardelle with Basil, Anchovies and Toasted Breadcrumbs

4 Servings

35 minutes

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A recipe from Richard Olney’s classic book “Lulu’s Provençal Table” inspired this superbly flavorful pasta dish. The no-cook sauce, similar to Italian pesto, is made in a food processor and is redolent with the bold flavors of Southern France. We finish the sauced pasta with toasted chili-spiked breadcrumbs (we prefer panko for it’s light, crisp texture) that offer a welcome textural contrast to the al dente noodles, as well as a subtle spiciness. Pappardelle is a wide, flat, ribbon-like noodle, often made with egg and shaped into nests before drying. If it’s not available, tagliatelle is the best substitute, followed by fettuccine.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t forget to reserve some of the cooking liquid before draining the pasta. Adding a small amount of the starchy water while tossing the anchovy-basil puree with the noodles helps create a silky sauce that coats the pappardelle.

35 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½

    cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½

    cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

Reviews
Leslie B.
November 30, 2022
Delicious & easy
Perfect recipe. My husband says best pasta he's eaten.

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