Pasta with Brown Butter and Bread Crumbs

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Put on a large pot of salted water to boil.

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   Put the butter in a small saucepan, and turn on over low heat.

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   In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the bread until you have a fine crumb.

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   Transfer the bread crumbs to a sheet pan; by this time the butter will be melted.

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   Drizzle a small spoonful of the melted butter over the breadcrumbs, and combine the butter and bread (leave the butter over the heat).

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   Toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown, 5-6 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water, and cook to al dente according to manufacturers directions.

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   Keep cooking the butter over the low heat until dark and golden in color (but not burnt!

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    When the pasta is done, drain it and add back to the pot.

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    Pour the brown butter over the pasta and toss to evenly coat the pasta.

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    Season well with kosher salt and black pepper.

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    Add a handful of the bread crumbs to the pasta and toss to combine.

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    Dish the pasta into bowls and top with a large spoonful of the breadcrumbs.

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    Serve hot and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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