Spicy Capellini With Scallions and Garlic
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced (3 1/2 cups)
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb capellini
- 12 cup toasted breadcrumb
- freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving
- In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the olive oil.
- Add the scallions and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, orange zest and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes longer.
- Stir in another 1/2 cup of the olive oil and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking water.
- Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the bowl and toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the pasta and serve immediately, passing the cheese at the table.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-capellini-with-scallions-and-garlic-266361 (may not work)