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It is a tradition for Italians, Italian Americans, and people who love Italian food. Spaghetti which has been coated with a mixture of olive oil, breadcrumbs, walnuts, garlic, golden raisins and parsley.
- St. Joseph's Spaghetti Recipe
- Pasta with St. Joseph’s Sawdust
- St. Joseph's Feast Day Pasta
- St. Joseph’s Day Pasta (Pasta e Ceci)
- What is the traditional meal that is eaten on St Joseph's Day and what is its significance?
- What are the 4 classic Roman pastas?
- What are the top 10 pastas?
- What is there to eat on San Giuseppe?
St. Joseph's Spaghetti Recipe

Spaghetti which has been coated with a mixture of olive oil, breadcrumbs, walnuts, garlic, golden raisins and parsley. Saint Josephs Day Spaghetti recipe.
Provided by: Maria Vannelli RD
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 10
Provided by: Maria Vannelli RD
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 10
Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups unseasoned coarse breadcrumbs
- 2 cups finely chopped walnuts (about 200 grams)
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3/4 cup of golden raisins (plumped (about 100 grams))
- 1 pound spaghetti (454 grams (1 package))
- salt (to taste)
- pepper and crushed red pepper flakes ( to taste)
- Orange peel (optional)
Nutrition:
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 903 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 103 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Sodium: 273 mg
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 16 g
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (do not brown).
- Reduce heat to medium low and add the breadcrumbs.
- Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and combine. Stir together for about 2 minutes (breadcrumbs will get slightly toasted and should absorb the oil).
- Add the chopped walnuts and stir fry for another 2 minutes.
- Add raisins and parsley. Stir to combine for 1-2 minutes. Set aside. Add up to 1 cup of the cooking water (from the pasta) if the mixture appears to dry.OPTIONAL: Add orange peel and combine with the raisins and parley.
- Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons of olive oil.
- In a large serving dish, alternate layers of pasta and bread mixture (top with bread mixture). Note: Remove orange rind if used in the mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and drizzle remaining olive oil.
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Pasta with St. Joseph’s Sawdust

St. Joseph's Sawdust is a classic pasta dish for Louisianians of Sicilian descent.
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 10
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs*
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2¼ teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sliced garlic
- 8 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, divided
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
- Garnish: fresh oregano
How to cook:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add pasta, half of breadcrumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, 6 tablespoons oregano, red pepper, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest; toss well. Add some of the reserved cooking liquid, if needed, to moisten. Spoon into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs, remaining 2 tablespoons oregano, and remaining 1 teaspoon zest. Garnish with oregano, if desired.
St. Joseph's Feast Day Pasta

St. Joseph's Day is on March 19 and is a big deal in R.I. It is a tradition for Italians, Italian Americans, and people who love Italian food. This dish is served in honor of San Giuseppe, the patron saint of the working man.
Provided by: quotFoodThe Way To
Total time: 14 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Prep time: 12 minutes
Yields: 2 servings
Number of ingredients: 7
Provided by: quotFoodThe Way To
Total time: 14 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Prep time: 12 minutes
Yields: 2 servings
Number of ingredients: 7
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or more)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, minced
- 1/2 cup coarse breadcrumbs
- 1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Nutrition:
- Calories: 921.2 calories
- Fat: 43.3 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 grams
- Cholesterol: 11 milligrams
- Sodium: 396.7 milligrams
- Carbohydrate: 107.8 grams
- Fiber: 5.9 grams
- Sugar: 4.2 grams
- Protein: 25.7 grams
- In a stockpot, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the garlic until golden brown in color.
- Add the parsley, bread crumbs and nuts.
- Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sauce to drained pasta.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
St. Joseph’s Day Pasta (Pasta e Ceci)

Growing up, one of my favorite meals that my mom made was this St. Joseph’s Day Pasta or my family's take on Pasta e Ceci.
Provided by: ggatto
Yields: 0 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 9
Provided by: ggatto
Yields: 0 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 9
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup loosely packed parsley
- olive oil (This is for cooking the onions and garlic, toasting the bread crumbs and finishing the dish.)
- salt (Use to season the pasta water and to season as you go.)
- grated cheese (This is for topping at the end.)
How to cook:
- Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook onion and garlic over medium-high heat with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Drain and rinse two cans of chickpeas.
- Once the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, add the chickpeas with a pinch of salt.
- Cook your pasta to the package instructions.
- Reserve about a cup of pasta water.
- Toast bread crumbs in a pan with olive oil. Cook them until they turn a golden brown, moving often. Set aside.
- Finely chop parsely and set aside.
- Drain pasta and add to the pan with chickpeas, garlic, and onion.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of pasta water to the pasta and chickpea mixture (about two tablespoons of each).
- Mix well and salt to taste.
- Top with each plate with toasted breadcrumbs, grated cheese and parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!