Pangrattato (Crispy Toasted Breadcrumbs)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or 2-3 slices of stale bread
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 10 grams freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (parmesan cheese)
• Handful of fresh parsley leaves chopped finely

Instructions

1. 1

   If using stale bread, blitz in a food processor or blender to create the breadcrumbs.Peel 2 garlic cloves and slice them in half

2. 2

   Add olive oil to a small saucepan over low heat and add the garlic cloves. Once the oil starts to bubble add the breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt. Stir together and saute for about 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs become a golden brown color.

3. 3

   Remove the garlic cloves and transfer the mixture to a small serving bowl. Serve with your favorite pasta dish, like my easy Broccoli Pasta and enjoy your crispy pangrattato!