Vegetarian Spinach and Garlic Bread Crumb Pasta
Preparation
10 min
Total
15 min
4
Servings
Add a satisfying element of crunch to pasta dinners with our Vegetarian Spinach and Garlic Bread Crumb Pasta recipe. Toasted Dempster’s® Signature 100% Whole Wheat Bread crumbs take this family favourite to the next level. Serve this versatile vegetarian dish on its own or pair it with the protein of your choice. Serves four.
MADE WITH Dempster’s® 100% Whole Wheat Bread
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 slices Dempster’s® Signature 100% Whole Wheat Bread, toasted
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chili flakes
- 1 pkg (150 g) baby spinach
- 8 oz (250 g) spaghetti or linguini, cooked according to package directions
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Tear bread and place in food processor; pulse until finely ground. Heat half of the oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook bread crumbs for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Transfer to plate.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic and chili flakes for about 1 minute or until garlic is softened. Stir in spinach; cook for about 2 minutes or until just starting to wilt. Add cooked pasta, salt and pepper; toss well. Add bread crumbs; toss until well coated. Divide evenly among 4 plates.
Tips:
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Substitute kale for spinach if desired.