Strozzapreti with Spinach and Preserved Lemon

Ingredients for Strozzapreti with Spinach and Preserved Lemon

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, divided

• 80g panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 350g fresh strozzapreti or other fresh or dried pasta

• 2 bunches flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, large leaves torn in half (about 1925ml ), divided

• 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon (or more) thinly sliced preserved lemon peel

Heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is foaming. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoons 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). Drain.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 90ml 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 teaspoons red pepper flakes and toss to combine; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice and preserved lemon peel, if desired. Add remaining spinach and toss until 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.

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