Pasta With Lemon, Spinach, Parmesan And Bread Crumbs

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   Preheat oven to 375*F.

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   Toss bread crumbs with 1 TBS oil in large bowl to coat.

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   Spread evenly on rimmed baking sheet.

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   Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes.

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   Cool.

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   Sprinkle with salt.

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   Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally.

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   Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

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   Meanwhile, heat remaining 6 TBS oil, thinly sliced garlic, lemon juice, and dried crushed red pepper in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.

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    Cook oil mixture until garlic turns golden, about 5 minutes.

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    Toss pasta, oil mixture and spinach in large bowl until spinach wilts, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to moisten.

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    Sprinkle breadcrumbs over.

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    Serve pasta, passing grated Parmesan cheese seperately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.