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
Blitz the bread, rosemary and garlic in a food processor to coarse crumbs.
Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, add the, bread, garlic and rosemary and stir.
Fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Remove from the heat. Stir in chilli flakes, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over pasta, mac ‘n’ cheese or even a fried egg to add flavour and texture.