This dairy free pasta recipe is the type of meal that calls for dim lighting, your comfiest outfit, and two forks so that yourself and your best pal or partner to casually dig in. Pour the wine and scarf it down. Watch an old movie. This relaxed dish is so beautiful and satiating that you won’t need anything else., except maybe a simple tossed salad to finish it off.

This is my preferred type of dinner. Nothing fancy, just a simple pasta dish that’s loaded with flavor and texture. The breadcrumbs add so much texture to this dish, but they also give it that lovely fresh bread scent which I so love.

To present this dish, just toss it all into a big bowl or serving plate and lazily sprinkle the bread crumbs and chili peppers on top. This is not one to impress with your presentation skills or your chef tongs. Leave it untwirled.