Strascinati con Mollica e Peperoni Recipe | Traditional Basilicata Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb (16 oz) strascinati pasta (or orecchiette as substitute)
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (from rustic Italian bread)
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 cup sweet dried red peppers (cruschi or sweet dried bell peppers), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
• 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, finely grated
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for pasta water
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter