Lemon Linguine with Nduja & Crunchy Breadcrumbs

Serves:


Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Bring a little taste of Italy to your home with this Nduja infused pasta dish crafted by Darragh @Belfast_Undercover_Chef. A tasty and satisfying dish that’s quick and will please even the biggest foodie in your family!

You will need 2 large pans and a small frying pan.

1. Heat the butter in a large pan over a low heat and fry the onions for 15 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, lemon zest and juice, then cook for a minute.

2. Add the nduja and half the coriander, then fry for 1-2 minutes.

3. In a small frying pan, heat a glug of olive oil, add the breadcrumbs and fry over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until crisp. Set aside.

4. Cook the spaghetti in a pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until almost tender. Drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water, then add the pasta to the nduja mixture. Set over a medium heat, then toss with a splash of the pasta water and the 3 tablespoons of olive oil

5. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with the crunchy breadcrumbs and remaining coriander.

6. Enjoy!

  • 30g Dromona Butter
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Zest and juice 2 lemons
  • 50g nduja, crumbled
  • Bunch fresh coriander, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 50g crumbed wheaten bread
  • 400g fresh linguine

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