Fried Egg over Pasta

by bob-the-cook

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  1. bob-the-cook

    Cheap, easy and totally satisfying

    Serves 4

    **Ingredients**

    * 1 lb . spaghetti cooked and cooking liquid reserved
    * 1 cup frozen peas
    * 3 cloves garlic crushed and peeled
    * 4 T olive oil
    * 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
    * 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
    * pinch of red pepper flakes optional
    * 4 eggs
    * 5 T butter
    * salt and pepper

    **Instructions**

    1. In a skillet, melt one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Stir in breadcrumbs and cook until toasted and crisp.
    2. Remove from pan. Wipe skillet clean and add remaining oil and crushed garlic. Cook garlic over medium heat until lightly golden.
    3. Remove cloves and turn off heat. Add pasta to the skillet directly from cooking liquid. Stir in peas, red pepper, breadcrumbs and cheese. Add a ladle full of pasta cooking liquid to make a smooth thick sauce. Season well with salt and pepper.
    4. Portion out the pasta on to plates.
    5. In another small skillet, fry the eggs over easy, one at a time.
    6. Top each portion of pasta with an egg, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
    7. Serve and enjoy!

  2. make7upurs

    This is beautiful! Sometimes the simpler the food the tastier it is!

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