Perciatelli With Zucchini And Breadcrumbs Food

PERCIATELLI WITH SHRIMP AND GARLIC BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and half of garlic; sauté until crumbs are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl.
• Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 5 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and remaining garlic to skillet; sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley, capers, and lemon peel. Add cooked pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Mix in 1 cup garlic breadcrumbs, adding more pasta cooking water if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining garlic breadcrumbs and parsley.

PERCIATELLI WITH ZUCCHINI AND BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to the package directions.
• Add bread to a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Remove, and set aside. In a large heatproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in breadcrumbs, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until golden brown.
• In another large skillet, heat remaining 1/3 cup oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, and butter. Cook until just beginning to turn golden brown.
• Drain pasta, and transfer to a large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan; toss to combine. Using a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to pasta, adding as much of the oil as desired. Top with toasted breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.

ZESTY PARMESAN-BREADCRUMB-CRUSTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch round pie dish with pan spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices in a shingle fashion from the outside edge of the dish to the center.
• Mix together the salt, spices, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in the oil to coat all the breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the zucchini. Make sure you get all the nooks and crannies of the zucchini slices.
• Place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the zucchini is cooked through.

PERCIATELLI WITH GARLIC, WALNUTS, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt. Add pasta; cook, according to package instructions, until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, turning, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cooked pasta, parsley, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, walnuts, red-pepper flakes, pecorino, remaining tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper; cook, tossing to combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Divide pasta among 4 plates and serve immediately, garnished with shaved pecorino, if desired.