Best 3 Orecchiette With Toasted Bread Crumbs Recipes

ORECCHIETTE WITH SLOW-COOKED GARLIC, CAPERS, AND BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Combine the garlic, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden and tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a bowl using a slotted spoon and smash with a fork.
• Add the cubed bread to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, and when cool, crush into crumbs with your hands.
• Stir the anchovy into the skillet until dissolved. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the capers, red pepper flakes, mashed garlic, and a few grinds of pepper.
• Add the orecchiette to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the cooking water and cheese. Toss to coat. Sprinkle the parsley and bread crumbs over the top and serve.

ORECCHIETTE WITH TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 qts of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente; about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile in med-sized saute pan heat oil until warm. Since the bread crumbs will cook quickly, you don't want to add them into a hot pan.
• Add the breadcrumbs & stir constantly you may want to season lightly with salt & pepper, since flavored bread crumbs already have seasoning.
• Saute for about 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
• Drain pasta in colander. Working quickly; add pasta to saute pan & stir to combine.
• Add Parmesan & prosciutto & mix thoroughly.
• Pour into large serving bowl & garnish with chopped parsley.

ORECCHIETTE WITH TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the read crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon each of sea salt and pepper. Stirring constantly, cook the bread crumbs until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Working quickly, drain the pasta and stir it into the toasted bread-crumb mixture in the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the prosciutto and Parmesan cheese. Season the pasta with more salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl, garnish with the parsley, and serve.