Orecchiette With Toasted Bread Crumbs

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried orecchiette or angel hair pasta
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or butter
• 2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chopped prosciutto
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 qts of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente; about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile in med-sized saute pan heat oil until warm. Since the bread crumbs will cook quickly, you don't want to add them into a hot pan.

3. 3

   Add the breadcrumbs & stir constantly you may want to season lightly with salt & pepper, since flavored bread crumbs already have seasoning.

4. 4

   Saute for about 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.

5. 5

   Drain pasta in colander. Working quickly; add pasta to saute pan & stir to combine.

6. 6

   Add Parmesan & prosciutto & mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Pour into large serving bowl & garnish with chopped parsley.