St. Joseph's Day Pasta (San Giuseppe Pasta)

Steps

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1. 1
   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, adding 2 teaspoons of salt.
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2. 2
   Add the Mafaldine pasta to the boiling water and cook.
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3. 3
   In a separate pan, add a little oil and toast the breadcrumbs over low heat until golden brown, being careful not to burn them.
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4. 4
   Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a dish.
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5. 5
   Add a little oil to the pan, warm it up, then add the anchovy and let it melt down completely, being careful not to burn.
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   Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine while ensuring the garlic doesn't burn.
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   Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it to the pan with the anchovy and garlic mixture. Add some pasta water and let everything combine together.
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   Toss in the toasted breadcrumbs and mix everything together well. Add more pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
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9. 9
   Sauté everything together for at least a minute or more, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
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    Plate the pasta and garnish with Pecorino cheese and breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.
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