Fusilli With Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• 3 add the garlic and saute just until turning color.
• 4 add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and toast to light golden.
• 5 drain the pasta and place in a hot bowl.
• 6 pour all but 1 cup of the crumbs on the pasta along with the water and toss.
• 7 divide between 4 hot plates and sprinkle reserved crumbs over each serving.
• 8 garnish with parsley if desired.
• 9 serve immediately.