This recipe is so easy and full of flavor
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or dried bread crumbs
- (Want to save money on breadcrumbs? Check out my homemade breadcrumb recipe HERE)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3-6 garlic cloves, minced (depending on the level of vampire fighting breath you like)
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Return pan to heat. Stir in breadcrumbs, and cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, breadcrumbs, basil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
