Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Breadcrumbs, Raisins and Red Onion
Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Breadcrumbs, Raisins and Red Onion
A heavenly pasta of crisp breadcrumbs and Italian parsley atop raisins and red onion
30 minutes total
Known as 'St. Joseph’s Day pasta', this Silician specialty combines breadcrumbs—representing the sawdust that St. Joseph saw a lot of as a carpenter—with raisins and al dente Barilla Spaghetti pasta in a blend of nutty and sweet flavours.
Best served with Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico
Taste profile: Well-balanced, with velvety tannins; firm acidity and a lingering finish of rosemary.
Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients
Serves 5
1 box | Barilla Spaghetti pasta |
1/2 cup | breadcrumbs |
To taste | salt and black pepper |
1 | garlic clove, chopped |
4 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil, divided |
2 cups | red onion, julienned |
1/3 cup | golden raisins |
1 tbsp | Italian parsley, chopped |
Disclaimer
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Method
Step 1
Place a pot of water to boil and cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Sauté breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, garlic, and 2 tbsp olive oil until crispy. Set aside.
Step 3
At the same time, in a skillet, sauté onion with remaining olive oil and salt and pepper for about 10 minutes over medium heat. When completely wilted, add 1 cup pasta water and raisins, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Step 4
Drain Barilla Spaghetti pasta 1 minute under the recommended cooking time, and toss with onion mixture. Stir in breadcrumbs and parsley before serving.

Spaghetti
The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.
- Shape Long
- Cook time 10 mins
- Pack size 410 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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