Pici with Breadcrumbs

To prepare pici with breadcrumbs, first make the fresh pasta dough: pour the flour and semolina on the work surface 1 and create the classic fountain shape 2, then gradually add warm water 3.

Knead with your hands to gradually incorporate the liquid 4, then add the salt 5 and the oil 6.

Continue adding water and kneading with your hands 7 until you get a smooth and elastic dough 8. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes 9.

After the resting time, divide the dough into small portions 10 and roll them out by hand to form strings about the length of spaghetti 11; don't worry if the dough tends to shrink back, it's normal. Place the pici on a tray dusted with semolina 12.

Now prepare the sauce: take the crumb from a loaf of stale bread 13 and break it into small pieces with your fingers 14. Slice the garlic cloves 15 and chop the fresh chili pepper into rings.

Heat the oil in a pan, add the garlic and chili pepper 16 and let it flavor for a few minutes 17. When the garlic is golden, remove it from the pan along with the chili pepper 18.

Pour the bread crumbs into the pan 19, salt 20 and toast them, stirring often 21. When the crumbs are golden, turn off the heat.

In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pici for 6-8 minutes 22. Moisten the crumbs with a ladle of the pasta cooking water 23, then drain the pici directly into the pan 24.

Return the pan to the heat and toss everything until the liquid is absorbed 25. Finally, mix in a drizzle of oil 26 and grate some fresh chili pepper to taste 27.

Plate and finish with chopped parsley 28 and a drizzle of oil 29. Your pici with breadcrumbs are ready to be served 30!