Pangrattato
Transform your simple dishes into something extraordinary with Pangrattato, often referred to as "poor man’s Parmesan." This Italian-inspired recipe is a delightful blend of crispy, golden breadcrumbs infused with garlic, fresh parsley, and zesty lemon. Made from stale bread and pantry staples like olive oil, it’s a quick and budget-friendly topping that adds a savory crunch to pastas, roasted vegetables, soups, or salads. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, this versatile breadcrumb recipe is seasoned with a dash of salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Perfect for adding texture and flavor, it’s an effortless way to elevate your meals while reducing food waste—delicious sustainability at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams stale bread
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Start by tearing the stale bread into small pieces or cubes. Place the pieces into a food processor and pulse until you achieve a coarse bread crumb texture.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Add the chopped garlic to the heated olive oil and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the breadcrumbs to the pan, stirring well to ensure they are evenly coated with the oil.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the breadcrumbs to cool slightly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the cooled breadcrumbs.
Stir in the lemon zest, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Transfer the pangrattato to a bowl and let it cool completely before using.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1924 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
