Oh, the insanity that ensues at the time of a royal wedding. Throngs of tourists in the streets, interrupted bus schedules, and an endless stream of Kate and Will documentaries on the telly.
Don't get me wrong - I happily watched the wedding and was just as interested in The Dress as the next girl, but a few hours in, stuck in a crowd of people in Central London, the excitement started to wear off. A couple hours later I found myself home with the rest of the day off, a little confused about what to do (the eternal problem - you get a day off and don't know what to do with it!) and had practically nothing in the kitchen to eat.
I pulled out a few radishes, my ever-present jar of capers, and a pack of penne - that could do for supper. I found some parsley, a jar of chillies, and some breadcrumbs. With lashings of olive oil, it made a nice, crisp spring supper - salty, spicy, and filling. Oh, and it's perfect for eating in front of the telly when watching the millionth hour of wedding coverage.
*****
Radish and Caper Penne
150 grams penne - I used brown rice penne
a small bunch of radishes, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tbsp. capers, chopped
1 tsp. chillies, minced
a handful of parsley, chopped
olive oil
parmesan
salt and pepper
1. Bring your pasta to a boil in some salted water. 2. Meanwhile, warm a good glug of olive oil in a pan and toss in your garlic, chillies, and capers, minding they don't stick or burn. Stir in your breadcrumbs, season to taste, and continue to fry until golden. 3. Toss in your radishes, half of your parsley, and a splash more oil. 4. Drain your cooked pasta, reserving a spoon full of the water, and toss the pasta and reserved water in with the breadcrumb mix. Add some more olive oil, season, and serve with rest of your parsley and some parmesan.
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