5 cups cooked whole grain OR garbanzo bean spaghetti (I like Banza brand)
Himalayan pink salt, to taste
4 slices whole grain bread (see brand name recommendations in blog post)
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
10 anchovies, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup minced parsley, patted very dry
2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add the butternut squash noodles and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes or so. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and gently toss to mix the noodles together. Season with salt to taste. Transfer the noodle mixture to 4 serving plates (or bowls.)
Add the bread slices to a large food processor and pulse several times until you have coarse breadcrumbs. Set breadcrumbs aside.
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil to the same saucepan used to cook the noodles. Heat the oil over medium heat; add the garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard and crushed red pepper and saute until garlic softens, about 2 minutes. Add in the breadcrumbs and toast, stirring constantly, for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are lightly browned and crisp.
Add the parsley and lemon zest to the breadcrumb mixture and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt to taste.
Divide the breadcrumb mixture over the spaghetti bowls and serve at once. Note: In all likelihood you will have leftover breadcrumbs. Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Use leftovers on top of salads, soups or vegetable pasta.
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