Garlic Bread Pasta

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound Cavatappi Pasta

3/4 cup dried plain breadcrumbs

1/2 cup, plus 3 tablespoons salted butter

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 large cloves garlic, minced (See Tip)

Directions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

While pasta is boiling, in a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat, continuing to cook the butter until browned and the color of deep amber, constantly swirling the pan so it doesn’t burn.

Reduce the heat to low and add the breadcrumbs, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir the breadcrumbs to coat them in the butter and remove them from the heat.

In a microwave-safe bowl melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and garlic together.

Add the garlic butter to the bowl of drained pasta and toss to coat completely. Add the buttered breadcrumbs and toss to coat.

Serve warm.