Imagine twirling your fork into a plate of perfectly golden, crispy spaghetti that's bursting with rich garlic flavor and topped with crunchy bread crumbs - this isn't just another pasta dish, this is a culinary experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Italy. Our White Pasta with Garlic Parmigiano Bread Crumbs is a simple yet sophisticated recipe that proves you don't need complicated ingredients to create an extraordinary meal that will impress both family and dinner guests.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. The water should taste like the sea, using about 1-2 tablespoons of salt.
- Add the spaghetti or linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Add bread crumbs to the skillet with garlic. Toast them, stirring constantly, until they turn golden brown and become crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with toasted bread crumbs. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to help bread crumbs adhere to the pasta.
- Sprinkle grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the pasta, stirring to distribute evenly and create a creamy texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Transfer pasta to serving plates and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
- Salt your pasta water generously - it should taste like seawater to properly season the pasta from within.
- Toast bread crumbs slowly and carefully to achieve that perfect golden-brown color without burning.
- Reserve pasta water before draining, as its starchy consistency helps create a silky sauce and helps bread crumbs stick to the pasta.
- Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for the most authentic and rich flavor.
- Serve immediately while the bread crumbs are still crispy and the pasta is hot.
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 62g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
