Spaghetti and Sand

This was a dish my mom often made us growing up.The bread crumbs resemble sand and kids get a kick out of the name of this dish. It is always a favorite among big and little kids alike. I often serve it as a side dish. Tonight it went with my Six Ingredient Chicken.



Serves 8(as a side or starter)

1 pound angel hair pasta
2 cloves of garlic
3 slices of bread
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8 large basil leaves, torn
extra virgin olive oil

Bring a large pot of water to boil and season it with enough salt to taste like sea water. Place the bread and garlic in a food processor and process until you have bread crumbs. While the machine is running, drizzle in 3 tbsp of oil into the crumbs. Place the crumbs in a large skillet and toast the crumbs and garlic stirring continuously until the crumbs just begin to brown. Drop the pasta into the water and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the water. Return the pasta to the dry cooking pot. Turn the heat up to high and add the pasta water and 1/4 cup olive oil. When the water has just been absorbed, turn off the heat. Pour the pasta into a large bowl. Toss with the basil, parmesan cheese and the bread crumbs. Serve