Midweek Meals - Garlic Crumb Spaghetti

This is perfect for a midweek meal - it's quick, easy and delicious! The beauty of this recipe is that it is incredibly versatile and it is a great way to use up any leftover or stale bread that you may have.

The Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Minutes            Cook time: 10 Minutes             Serves: 4

• 500g Spaghetti
• 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
• 1 x Brown onion, chopped
• 2 x Carrots, chopped
• 2 x Cloves Garlic, crushed
• Pinch of Dried Chilli Flakes
• 6 x Slices Leftover Bread, processed in food processor
• 1 x Cup Frozen Peas
• 1/4 Cup Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped

1. Bring a large pot of water of salted water to the boil, add spaghetti and cook as per packet instructions, draining when cooked.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and chilli to pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
3. Add bread crumbs to vegetable mix and stir to combine well. Cook and stir the crumbs until crunchy. Add the peas to the pan and cook just until defrosted (this should only take a minute.
4. Add the drained pasta to the mix along with the parsley and toss to combine. 

The Verdict

Simple, yet delicious. Carrots and peas are something I always have on hand and they work so well in this dish. You could easily use any vegetables that you have; zucchini would work wonderfully. Or, you could omit the vegetables for a more traditional garlic crumb spaghetti - a real pantry staple dish. Either way, definitely one for your midweek repertoire.