Spicy Crumb Spaghetti

Crispy, spicy Panko crumbs add awesome texture to this simple busy night pasta dish.

Ingredients:

4-5 oz spaghetti

2 tbsps olive oil + 1 tbsp olive oil

1-2 tsps minced garlic

2 tbsps Panko crumbs

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tsp spicy chili oil

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

salt to taste

red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

 

Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a skillet to medium heat then add the tomatoes and cook 6-7 minutes. After a couple of minutes pierce each tomato a time or two with a knife. Then reduce heat to low and add the garlic for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in the Panko and salt and let the crumbs toast 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Boil the pasta, then reserve the pasta water and drain the rest. Toss the spaghetti with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp spicy chili oil, more salt if desired and some of the reserved pasta water until a nice consistency is achieved. Add some red pepper flakes if you like it hot! Stir in the parmesan. Now plate and finish with that crispy Panko and tomato topper!

Serves 1-2

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