POOR MAN'S PARMESAN

Poor Man’s Parmesan

It’s actually a classic Italian Thing. Don’t be shy.

Poor Man’s Parmesan (Toasted Bread Crumbs)

Makes 1/2 cup

2 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup bread crumbs*

Several tablespoons finely chopped parsley (or try other herbs like thyme, oregano, etc.)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Heat the oil over medium flame in a small saute pan. Add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and stir, cooking until crumbs have absorbed the oil. Add the parsley and cook another few minutes, until crumbs turn a golden brown. Remove from pan and serve as a topping to pasta dishes, salads, meats, etc.

*To make your own bread crumbs, rip up a few slices of bread, stale bread if you have it, and process in a food processor until broken into small pieces.