🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine · Breakfast

Fette Biscottate with Jam

Prep

5 mins

Cook

0 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Thin, crispy twice-baked bread slices spread with artisanal jam or honey, an everyday Italian breakfast staple.

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken thighs
  • 2 cups spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • a pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 baby spinach, chopped
  • a handful of fresh basil, chopped
  • a generous spoonful of Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the spaghetti and ground beef, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced leeks and baby spinach, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the ground beef, season with dried oregano, and cook until just done, about 0 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the spaghetti alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the spaghetti and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with Parmesan cheese and finish with a sprinkle of rosemary.

Tips

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.

Keep the heat moderate so the ground beef cooks through gently without drying out or turning rubbery.