Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Lampedusa-Style Spaghetti with Peppers and Toasted Breadcrumbs
A bright and simple Sicilian pasta dish from Lampedusa, filled with sweet peppers, golden breadcrumbs and Mediterranean charm.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 320 g spaghetti
- ✓ 400 g peppers
- ✓ 150 g breadcrumbs
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ 1 tablespoon capers
- ✓ A handful of fresh parsley
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Imagine settling at a table by the sea, the soft Mediterranean breeze brushing your face as the scent of peppers gently cooking in olive oil drifts through the air. This is Lampedusa in a plate: unfussy, sun-drenched, and irresistibly inviting.
Lampedusa-style spaghetti brings together the simplest ingredients and turns them into something quietly spectacular. Sweet peppers, silky olive oil, briny little capers and a generous snowfall of toasted breadcrumbs - each forkful carries the warmth and generosity of Sicilian home cooking.
Whether you’re preparing a quick weekday supper or something a little special for friends, this dish is both effortless and full of soul. One bite, and you’re halfway to the island.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the peppers, remove the seeds and slice them into thin strips.
- 2
Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the garlic clove in a large non-stick pan over a gentle heat.
- 3
Add the peppers and cook for around 15 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- 4
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- 5
Toast the breadcrumbs in another 2 tablespoons of olive oil until crisp.
- 6
Remove the garlic from the pan with the peppers.
- 7
Add the spaghetti to the peppers and toss together over a low heat.
- 8
Stir in the capers and chopped parsley.
- 9
Add the toasted breadcrumbs and mix to coat everything evenly.
- 10
Serve with extra parsley and a little chopped chilli if you fancy a touch of heat.
💡 Tips and Variations
For extra depth, melt in a couple of finely chopped anchovies when cooking the peppers. If you prefer a fresher flavour, you can swap the peppers for halved cherry tomatoes.
📦 Storage
- • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- • Reheat gently on the hob with a splash of olive oil if needed.
- • Avoid freezing to maintain the best texture.
🍷 Pairing
A glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the peppers and the gentle warmth of the breadcrumbs.
Thanks for taking a little culinary trip to Lampedusa with me. This simple, sunlit spaghetti dish is a reminder that good food doesn’t need to be complicated - just honest ingredients cooked with care. I hope you enjoy sharing it as much as you enjoy making it.
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