Italian Pasta Recipes - Linguini with Garlic and Parmesan (Linguini al Aglio e Parmigiano) Recipe

Ingredients

• 350 g/12 oz linguini

• 350 g/12 oz/1 1/2 cups unsalted (sweet)   butter, diced

• 175 g/6 oz/1 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs

• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• 45 ml/3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Method:

1. Cook the linguini in a large pan of boiling, salted water until just tender but still firm. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, melt the butter until it foams, then stir in the breadcrumbs.

3. Cook over a low heat, stirring continuously, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.

4. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley. Pour over the cooked pasta and toss together well before serving.