Orecchiette With Toasted Bread Crumbs

• 1 lb dried orecchiette or 1 lb angel hair pasta
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or 3/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chopped prosciutto
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1. In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 qts of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente; about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile in med-sized saute pan heat oil until warm. Since the bread crumbs will cook quickly, you don't want to add them into a hot pan.
3. Add the breadcrumbs & stir constantly you may want to season lightly with salt & pepper, since flavored bread crumbs already have seasoning.
4. Saute for about 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
5. Drain pasta in colander. Working quickly; add pasta to saute pan & stir to combine.
6. Add Parmesan & prosciutto & mix thoroughly.
7. Pour into large serving bowl & garnish with chopped parsley.

orecchiette, extra virgin olive oil, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, fresh ground pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orecchiette-with-toasted-bread-crumbs-141302 (may not work)