Pangrattato (Crispy Breadcrumbs) add the perfect crunch to pasta, salads, soups and more in under 5 minutes. Just add the breadcrumbs to a pan, toast, customize with your favorite herbs and mix-ins, then enjoy!
Toast - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and breadcrumbs. Stir to evenly coat and cook the breadcrumbs.
1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ cup breadcrumbs
Season - Once the breadcrumbs begin to turn golden, after 2-4 minutes, stir in the herbs and season with kosher salt.
1 teaspoon finely chopped herbs of choice, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Serve - Once all of the breadcrumbs turn golden brown, transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl to stop cooking, or immediately use as a topping on pasta, salads, soups, and more.
Notes
Cooking Tips
Keep an eye on the breadcrumbs while they cook. They can easily go from golden brown to burnt very quickly, especially if the pan retains a lot of heat.
Cook on medium or medium-low heat to ensure the pangrattato doesn't burn.
Stir frequently to circulate the breadcrumbs so they brown evenly.
Use high-quality olive oil so the flavor and richness comes through.