Garlic Lemon Bucatini Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs Recipe

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces bucatini
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided use
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest (3 - 4 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
• OPTIONAL:
• Grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta as package directs. Before straining, reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep sauté pan. Add breadcrumbs to toast, stirring frequently until crisp and golden. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer breadcrumbs to a bowl. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Set aside.
3. Wipe pan with a paper towel, and heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté one minute. Add capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add drained pasta to sauté pan and toss with sauce. Add reserved pasta cooking water, as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
5. Top with toasted breadcrumbs. Serve immediately with parmesan.
6. Cook's Tip:
7. To make your own breadcrumbs, pulse leftover dried rustic bread in a food processor.