Pangrattato

Transform stale bread into culinary gold with this irresistible Pangrattato recipe, often referred to as "poor man's Parmesan." This savory, golden breadcrumb topping is infused with fragrant garlic, fresh parsley, and zesty lemon, creating a versatile garnish that adds crunch and flavor to pastas, soups, salads, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe combines pantry staples like olive oil and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Perfect for reducing food waste, Pangrattato is a quick and delicious way to elevate everyday dishes into gourmet creations.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 grams stale bread
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by tearing the stale bread into small pieces or cubes. Place the pieces into a food processor and pulse until you achieve a coarse bread crumb texture.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the chopped garlic to the heated olive oil and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Add the breadcrumbs to the pan, stirring well to ensure they are evenly coated with the oil.

Step 6

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the pan from heat and allow the breadcrumbs to cool slightly.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the cooled breadcrumbs.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon zest, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Step 10

Transfer the pangrattato to a bowl and let it cool completely before using.

Step 11

Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(225.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	917.8

Total Fat 61.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1923.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 14.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 245.8mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 276.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 33.7%