Plenty. By Yotam Ottolenghi. I cannot recommend this book enough, it has quickly become one of my favourite cookbooks. I seem to have veered down the baking path of late so I really must return to some delicious dinners I’ve made from some new books recently.
The first recipe I chose to make from his book was Crunchy Papparadelle. It tasted so damn good, although the carnivore in me did appear when I announced that those mushrooms in it would be exceptional alongside a thick juicy steak! The marriage of the white wine, bay leaves and thyme with the mushrooms was exquisite.
I was unable to find papparadelle in the shops when I was making this so substituted it for tagliatelle. I also omitted the crushed garlic/lemon combination – I can’t abide the taste and texture of raw garlic!! Though I’ll eat it cooked any day. I did squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the meal before I served it.
I also couldn’t find sprouting broccoli in the shops, even though it was in season, but don’t let me go on a rant about the lack of seasonal vegetables in the shops because I just won’t stop. So, I used plain old regular broccoli.
The breadcrumbs also add a wonderful texture to the pasta which I would never have thought to add to the mix. It’s something I’ll definitely try with other pasta dishes.
I have made this dish a few times now and it was just as tasty each time and a really great meal to throw together midweek after a hectic working day.
You can find the recipe here.
Ni Linda,
Love that recipe! I agree with you, Ottolenghi is one of my favourite cooks. Hi has a small take away-deli shoop in Londo with a selection ot their recipes that it blew my mind. We bought like five different meals. Yummy! I will try this recipe this week and I will let you know. Keep on working on this blog!!! It is fantastic!
Thanks so much Miguel!! I’ve never been to his shop or restaurant in London, I’d love to go!