Garlic Breadcrumbs Pasta Salad

A classic Italian vegan pasta salad dish using garlic and breadcrumbs! This easy no-sauce pasta recipe with breadcrumbs is very appetizing!

Course entree, Main Course, pasta

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 355.27kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

To prepare the seasoned breadcrumbs

½ tablespoon olive oil
10-12 cloves garlic
1 cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup parsley
2 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Black Pepper

To make the Breadcrumbs Pasta Salad

12 oz pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups mushrooms
½ cup edamame
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
Salt
Parmesan cheese for garnish
¼ teaspoon Lemon/orange zest optional
1-2 teaspoon oregano optional

Instructions

To prepare the seasoned breadcrumbs

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the minced garlic.
Add the bread crumbs to it once the garlic is slightly burnt. Toss it for 5 minutes. The crumbs will turn crispy.
Take it off the flame and add parsley, grated vegan Parmesan cheese, and pepper.
Mix and keep it aside for now. You can also make this in advance and store it in the fridge.
Now it's time to make the Breadcrumbs Pasta Salad.

To make the Breadcrumbs Pasta Salad

Cook pasta as per instructions on the packet. Strain the water and keep it aside for now.
In the same pan, add olive oil, mushrooms, and edamame. Saute till all the water from the mushrooms is evaporated. This could take a couple of minutes.
Add salt, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasonings. Saute for another 2 minutes.
Next add the cooked pasta and mix lightly. Lastly, add the bread crumbs mixture, toss them all together and cook for another minute.
Garnish with some dairy-free Parmesan cheese, lemon/orange zest, and oregano. Serve this vegan pasta dish warm with some hot soup and/or breadsticks or maybe some wine!

Notes

Store-bought or homemade plain, seasoned, or Italian breadcrumbs can be used here. Use any pasta variety based on your preference. If you can't find edamame, you can add green peas instead. Feel free to add or skip veggies based on what you have available. You can totally make this vegan pasta salad without adding any veggies! If you are not vegan, use regular Parmesan cheese.

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