Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Pasta (Spaghetti)
  • 1/3 cup Fresh breadcrumbs
  • 3 Garlic cloves - minced
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup of freshly grated Parmigiana-Regiano
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 handful chopped Parsley
  • Extra Virgin olive oil

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add enough salt to make it salty.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil. When warm, add the breadcrumbs and toast til golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a small bowl.
  • In the same pan over low heat, cover the bottom of the pan with oil. Add the garlic and cook for a minute or two. then remove from the heat
  • Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and cheese
  • Drop the pasta into the water and cook for a few minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water and add to the skillet with the sauce.
  • Toss with the sauce adding the bread crumbs, parseley and crushed red pepper flakes. Add pasta water, if needed to get a nice silky sauce.