Cozy Vegan Pangrattato Pasta with Lemon, Crispy Breadcrumbs & Vegan Bacon

Vegan Pangrattato Pasta

Serves 1

This is comfort food with a crispy twist—a lemony tangle of spaghetti topped with golden, garlicky breadcrumbs and smoky vegan bacon. It’s simple, bold, and totally satisfying. Best served fresh and warm, straight from the pan to your plate.

Ingredients

• 75g spaghetti

• Olive oil

• 100g vegan bacon (sliced or chopped)

• 50g coarse, stale breadcrumbs (or panko)

• ½ tsp chilli flakes

• Juice of half a lemon

  
  

  
  
  

Method

1. Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of the pasta water.

2. Crisp the vegan bacon: While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped vegan bacon and fry until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

3. Make the pangrattato: In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed, then tip in the breadcrumbs and chilli flakes. Stir well to coat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the crumbs are deeply golden and crisp.

4. Finish and serve: Toss the drained pasta with the lemon juice and a touch of reserved pasta water if it needs loosening. Stir through the crispy vegan bacon, then pile the pangrattato generously on top. Serve immediately.