Sandy Penne

Sandy Penne is a simple yet flavorful dish characterized by a crunchy breadcrumb coating that resembles sand. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 320 g of penne rigate
• 200 g of stale bread crumbs
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil as needed
• Salt as needed
• Black pepper as needed
• (Optional) Chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente. Follow the package directions for cooking times.

2. Meanwhile, finely chop the breadcrumbs to a very fine consistency, almost like sand. You can do this using a mixer or a food processor.

3. Peel the garlic cloves and fry them in plenty of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan. Once golden, remove them from the oil and set aside.

4. Add the finely chopped bread crumbs to the hot oil and toast them until they are crispy and golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

5. Once the penne is cooked, drain it and set aside some of the cooking water.

6. Add the toasted penne to the pan with the breadcrumbs and mix well to combine the ingredients, adding a little of the reserved cooking water to make it creamier.

7. Adjust with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if you wish for a touch of color and freshness.

This is a basic recipe that can be enriched with other ingredients of your liking, such as anchovies, capers, or olives, for an even more Mediterranean flavor.

Curiosity

Sandy Penne gets its name from the sandy-like breadcrumb coating that covers it. This type of preparation arose from the need to create tasty and flavorful dishes using simple and readily available ingredients.