Bread Crumb Pasta

Beware- carb overload! I make this sparingly because pasta in itself makes me happy not to mention bread. I saw Giada make this recipe a few years ago on her show & the first time I cooked it, used orecchiette too but since we tend to love bowtie pasta, use it instead & it tastes just as good! I lightly toast the breadcrumbs so they do not get too oily. I also recommend adding pancetta or something else too but sometimes, it is just the perfect side like this...

<3 Lishie



Pasta with Toasted Bread Crumbs
adapted from Giada De Laurentiis

• 1 pound dried pasta
• 3/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
• 2/3 c Italian seasoned dried bread crumbs
• Sea salt & pepper
• 1/4 c grated Parmesan

In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saute pan, heat the oil until warm. Since the bread crumbs will cook quickly, you don't want to add them into a hot pan, otherwise they can burn. Add the bread crumbs & stir constantly. Season lightly with salt & pepper since flavored bread crumbs may already have seasoning. Saute for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside.

Drain pasta in a colander. Working quickly, add pasta to the saute pan & stir to combine. Add Parmesan & pour into large serving bowl.