easy pasta recipe
 

Orecchiette with Toasted Breadcrumbs

 
Ingredients -

1 pound Dried Orecchiette or other small shaped pasta
3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2/3 cup Italian Seasoned Dried Bread Crumbs
Sea salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup finely Chopped Prosciutto
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves
 
Preparation:
In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saute pan, heat the oil until warm. Since the bread crumbs will cook quickly, you don't want to add them into a hot pan, otherwise they can burn. Add the breadcrumbs and stir constantly. Season lightly with salt and pepper since flavored bread crumbs may already have seasoning. Saute for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Drain pasta in a colander. Working quickly, add pasta to the saute pan and stir to combine. Add Parmesan and the chopped prosciutto. Mix thoroughly. Pour into large serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley.