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Pangrattato

Crispy Pangrattato: Elevate Dishes with Garlic Goodness

Transform any dish with crispy pangrattato, made from stale bread and infused with garlic goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups stale bread can use sourdough or any stale bread
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality for best flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley added at the end of cooking
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt taste as you go

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • frying pan
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy Pangrattato
  1. Begin by tearing stale bread into rough chunks, then pulse them in a food processor until they form coarse breadcrumbs.
  2. In a large frying pan, combine minced or grated garlic with extra virgin olive oil, cooking over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the breadcrumbs, rosemary, oregano, and salt to the garlic oil, stirring well and cooking for 2 minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Spread the mixture out onto a baking sheet and allow it to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use stale bread that's a few days old for the best texture and consider adding flavor boosters like cheese or red pepper flakes.

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