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    Pangrattato | Crispy Flavoured Breadcrumbs

    Published: Aug 25, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Lee-Ann · 3 Comments

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    This is my Pangrattato recipe - crispy, crunchy breadcrumbs flavoured with rosemary and garlic. Perfect to sprinkle over your finished pasta dish.

    The recipe that I'm sharing with you today is a simple little touch that will absolutely transform your next pasta dinner. Promise.

    Pangrattato.crisp breadcrumbs in a white bowl

    OK. You are probably wondering what pangrattato is...well... it's the thing that your pasta meals have been missing all their lives! Crispy, crunchy breadcrumbs (flavoured with rosemary and garlic in my recipe) that you sprinkle over your finished pasta dish to add extra flavour and texture. Trust me on this, this is GOOD.

    Table of Contents

    • Ingredients you will need for this recipe
    • How to make this recipe
    • What is pangrattato
    • My top tips for making this recipe
    • Other recipes you may enjoy
    • Pangrattato
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes

    Ingredients you will need for this recipe

    • day-old (stale) sourdough bread
    • fresh rosemary
    • fresh garlic
    • butter
    • olive oil

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make this recipe

    1. Place sourdough and rosemary leaves into a food processor.
    2. Process into crumbs.images showing how to cook recipe
    3. Heat olive oil and butter in a frypan until sizzling, then add crumb mixture to pan. Mix to coat crumbs in butter and oil, then fry over medium high heat until crumbs are browned and crisp.
    4. Add crushed garlic to breadcrumb mixture and continue to fry for 1-2 minutes then remove from heat.photos showing process of cooking recipe

    What is pangrattato

    The word pangrattato means "breadcrumbs" in Italian. Sometimes referred to as "poor man's parmesan", pangrattato is a mixture of fried breadcrumbs that are sprinkled over a finished pasta dish in place of grated parmesan.

    My top tips for making this recipe

    • The pangrattato will get a little more crisp on standing.
    • You could substitute fresh thyme leaves for the rosemary, depending on your taste or what dish you are serving the pangrattato with.
    • You don't need to limit yourself to sprinkling these tasty crumbs over pasta or spaghetti, they would also be great over a rich, thick casserole or on top of mashed potatoes or risotto. 

    Other recipes you may enjoy

    Ciabatta Garlic Bread - my homemade garlic bread is packed with butter, garlic and fresh herbs plus parmesan cheese.

    crisp breadcrumbs in a white bowl

    Pangrattato

    Pangrattato - crispy, crunchy breadcrumbs flavoured with rosemary and garlic. Perfect to sprinkle over your finished pasta dish.
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    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Serving: 4
    Calories: 135kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices day-old sourdough bread approx 150g
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter I used salted
    • 1 garlic clove crushed

    Instructions

    • Place sourdough (4 slices/approx 150g) and rosemary leaves (1 tbsp) into a food processor and process into crumbs.
    • Heat olive oil (1 tbsp) and butter (1 tbsp) together in a frypan until sizzling, then add crumb mixture to pan.
    • Mix to coat crumbs in oil and butter, and fry over medium high heat, stirring until crumbs are browned and crisp.
    • Add crushed garlic (1 clove) to breadcrumb mixture and mix well to combine thoroughly. Continue to fry for 1-2 minutes then remove from heat.
    • Serve sprinkled over pasta.

    Notes

    • The pangrattato will get a little more crisp on standing.
    • You could substitute fresh thyme leaves for the rosemary, depending on your taste or what dish you are serving the pangrattato with.
    • You don't need to limit yourself to sprinkling these crumbs over pasta, they would also be great over a rich, thick casserole or on top of mashed potatoes or risotto. 
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    1. Johan

      December 07, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make, and really crispy crunchy. Great on top of our pasta dinner. Kids loved it. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        December 07, 2021 at 5:58 pm

        Pleasure Johan!

        Reply

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