PASTA WITH PEARS AND PECORINO

PASTA WITH PEARS AND PECORINO image

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pears
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon each: thyme, basil, oregano
pecorino cheese, finely grated
spaghetti
olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

Topping: mix breadcrumbs and aromatic herbs and fry them a bit, with olive oil. Transfer to a sheet pan and toast the mixture in a 300 degree oven for 5 - 10 minutes til crunchy. Pears: peel, thinly slice and flash fry in pan you used for breadcrumb mix, on high flame with olive oil and ground pepper, til they become crispy. Spaghetti: cook until "al dente", drain, reserving some of the water. Return the pasta to the pot and stir in the pecorino and enough of the water to make a smooth sauce. Pour into the pan with the pears and mix. Season to taste with S&P. Serve on plates and top with breadcrumb mix.