Pasta with Garlic Oil and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this simple yet flavorful Pasta with Garlic Oil and Toasted Bread Crumbs. This Italian-inspired dish combines al dente spaghetti or linguine with a golden, aromatic garlic-infused olive oil, a touch of optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat, and a delightful crunch from toasted panko breadcrumbs. Finished with fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese, this recipe highlights how pantry staples can come together to create a restaurant-worthy meal in just 30 minutes. Perfectly balanced in texture and taste, this satisfying pasta dish is as easy to make as it is to love—an ideal choice for quick dinners, intimate gatherings, or any time you crave a comforting, refined twist on a classic Italian favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti or linguine
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 50 grams Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the panko bread crumbs and toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the toasted bread crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook gently, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
If using, stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil with a subtle heat.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it in the garlic oil until evenly coated. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until you achieve your desired consistency.
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the top, along with the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Toss everything gently to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3250 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.7 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*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.
