Pasta With Fried Peppers & Bread Crumbs

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   ["Heat oven to 325˚F.", "Bake bread cubes until hard, about 15 minutes.", "Transfer to a food processor; process into coarse crumbs.", "Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12"" skillet over medium heat.", "Add crumbs; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8-10 minutes.", "Transfer crumbs to a bowl.", "Wipe out skillet; heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.", "Add chiles and toast, turning once, about 45 seconds.", "Transfer to a plate; let cool.", "Tear chiles into 1"" pieces.", "Reserve oil in skillet.", "Set reserved skillet over medium heat and add anchovies; cook, breaking them apart with a wooden spoon, for 1 minute.", "Add garlic and tomatoes; cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst, about 10 minutes.", "Mash tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.", "Remove from heat and set aside.", "Bring a 6-qt. pot of salted water to a boil.", "Add pasta; cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.", "Drain, reserving 1⁄4 cup water.", "Transfer pasta and water to reserved skillet of tomatoes over high heat.", "Toss to combine; cook until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes.", "Transfer pasta to a platter; sprinkle with bread crumbs and chiles; drizzle with a little oil.", "Enjoy!"]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.