Pangrattato (Garlic and Rosemary Breadcrumbs)

Crispy, crunchy breadcrumbs flavoured with rosemary and garlic. A delicious way to use up leftover bread and perfect to sprinkle over your finished pasta dish. Some call it poor man's Parmesan', as it’s a thrifty alternative, but it doesn’t taste second best.

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 slices of stale bread 

• olive oil 

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 

• pinch of dried chilli flakes (optional) 

• 1 lemon, zested (optional) 

• a sprig of rosemary, chopped or a pinch of dried rosemary (optional) 

• salt and pepper 

Method

1. Blitz the bread, rosemary and garlic in a food processor to coarse crumbs. 

2. Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, add the, bread, garlic and rosemary and stir. 

3. Fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until golden and crisp. 

4. Remove from the heat. Stir in chilli flakes, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste. 

5. Serve over pasta, mac ‘n’ cheese or even a fried egg to add flavour and texture. 

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