Strozzapreti with Spinach and Preserved Lemon
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Strozzapreti with Spinach and Preserved Lemon a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 354 calories. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper flakes, butter, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is foaming.
Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add panko and cook, stirring often, until panko is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Mix in lemon zest and transfer panko to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt and pepper.
Let cool; set aside. Wipe out skillet.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente (about 5 minutes for fresh pasta).
Meanwhile, heat remaining 6 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally, until butter is brown, about 3 minutes.
Add 1 bunch spinach; cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute.
Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat.
Add lemon juice, preserved lemon peel, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and tossto combine; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice and preserved lemon peel, if desired.
Add remaining spinach and tossuntil slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
Serve pasta topped with reserved panko.
DO AHEAD: Panko can be toasted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.