Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta to al dente, according to the box instructions
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rosemary breadcrumb mixture
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and saute lightly for 2-3 minutes
- When the garlic's bitterness has cooked off, add the panko and Italian <g class="gr_ gr_192 gr-alert gr_spell gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="192" data-gr-id="192">breadcrumbs</g>, mixing to combine
- Stir the garlic and breadcrumb mixture occasionally until the breadcrumbs start to brown and become golden in color. Watch carefully to ensure the breadcrumbs do not burn
- Once the breadcrumbs are golden, add the grated parmesan cheese and fresh rosemary to the mixture, stirring to combine
- Gently stir in the salt, red pepper flakes and lemon zest
- Remove the breadcrumb mixture from the skillet and set aside
- Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of pasta water
- When the pasta is cooked to al dente and drained, add the remaining olive oil to the skillet over medium heat and let it warm slightly (1-2 minutes)
- When the oil is hot, add in the pasta and gently coat with the hot oil
- If the pasta looks a bit dry, add in the pasta water 1/4 cup at a time
- When the pasta is heated through again, add in the rosemary breadcrumb mixture and toss to coat
- Serve immediately with a final grating of parmesan cheese and roasted tomatoes
Notes
*Spaghetti would be a fine substitute if bucatini cannot be found
**To make the oven roasted tomatoes -- 1) Preheat the oven to 400*F 2) Line a large baking sheet with foil, coated lightly with olive oil 3) Toss a pint of grape tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt & pepper to taste. 4) Place the tomatoes on the lined baking sheet and roast in the over for 30-40 minutes, tossing half way through
