Spaghetti with garlicky bread crumbs

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsSpaghetti
3largesGarlic clove(s)
cupExtra-virgin olive oil
½cupItalian seasoned
Bread crumbs
¼cupItalian parsley, chopped
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, 8-9 min. Drain; leave some water clinging to the pasta.

2. Meanwhile, chop the garlic. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until the crumbs are golden and crisp, 2-3 min. Transfer to a small bowl, leaving most of the oil in the pan.

3. Add the garlic to the frying pan and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 min. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

4. Add the pasta to the frying pan and toss. Add the bread crumbs and toss well. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.

The 5 in 10 Pasta and Noodle Cookbook 5 Ingredients in 10 Minutes or Less by Nancie McDermott

ISBN 0-688-13475-0

pg 78

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-29-95