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Vegemite Pasta

Vegemite Pasta

The ultimate comfort food, Vegemite Pasta combines savory flavors with a crunchy topping. It's an easy weeknight dinner that will surprise your taste buds. Make it tonight for a quick and satisfying meal!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g stale bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • handful flat leaf parsley
  • 400 g linguine ensure it isn't egg pasta if serving vegans
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil or butter if not serving this as vegan
  • 2 ½ teaspoon Vegemite

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200ºC (fan-forced 180ºC or Gas mark 4).
  2. Tear the stale bread into small chunks and process in a food processor until you have coarse breadcrumbs.
  3. Remove the blade from the processor. Add olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a generous amount of black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Spread the breadcrumbs evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
  5. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
  6. Once the breadcrumbs are done, cool them and mix in the chopped parsley.
  7. Cook the linguine according to package instructions, checking a minute before the suggested time.
  8. Melt butter in a frying pan and add Vegemite.
  9. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water to the butter and Vegemite mixture.
  10. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 125ml (½ cup) of the cooking water, then drain.
  11. Add the drained pasta to the Vegemite mixture, stir, and add reserved pasta water as needed.
  12. Serve the Vegemite Pasta and garnish with parsley pangrattato.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Freezing: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze it for later use.
  • Pairing: Serve with a light salad for a complete meal.