FUSILLI WITH TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS

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This is a Tuscan peasant dish. I used the longer version of Fusilli pasta for this, but I believe spaghetti would work just fine. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, Kitchen Library, Pasta series.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fusilli
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 large kaiser rolls, stale and chopped coarsely into crumbs
salt and pepper
1/4 chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute just until turning color.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and toast to light golden.
  • Drain the pasta and place in a hot bowl.
  • Pour all but 1 cup of the crumbs on the pasta along with the water and toss.
  • Divide between 4 hot plates and sprinkle reserved crumbs over each serving.
  • Garnish with parsley if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.2, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 193.8, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.4

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