Garlicbreadpanestrofinatoallaglio Recipes

GARLIC BREAD (PANE STROFINATO ALL'AGLIO)

Steps:

• Combine olive oil and garlic and steep about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degreed F.
• Split loaf of bread lengthwise, then in half to form 4 sections.
• Set bread, cut side up, on baking sheet and spread with garlic infused oil. Rub cloves directly on bread and leave pieces on the bread.
• Sprinkle with dried oregano.
• Bake for 4 - 5 minutes until bread is golden and crispy. Remove large pieces of garlic.
• Season bread lightly with salt.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water (1-1/2 tsp), until AL DENTE.
• Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Gently heat 3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large, heavy frying pan over medium (do not burn).
• Add the onion and garlic. cooking until fragrant, about a minute or two (do not burn).
• Mix in another 1/2 tsp. salt and the oregano, black pepper, and red chili pepper flakes.
• Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In the same frying pan, add the remaining olive oil and butter and gently heat on medium.
• Add the breadcrumbs and cook until toasted golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently so they do not burn, about 2 - 3 minutes.
• Turn off the stove burner.
• Mix into the toasted breadcrumbs: the sauteed garlic, onion, oregano, chili pepper, salt and pepper mixture.
• Mix in the parmesan cheese.
• When the pasta is finished cooking, toss the pasta into the frying pan with the breadcrumb mixture gently tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
• Add some reserved pasta water OR olive oil if needed to loosen the pasta, adding about 1/4 cup at a time until your preferred consistency is achieved (I used a whole cup of the reserved pasta water and another 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
• Transfer to a large pasta platter and garnish with basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese.
• Offer basil pesto to guests to add to their pasta if desired.

HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix butter, olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
• Cut bread loaf into 1-inch slices and spread garlic mixture over each slice. Place each on a baking sheet. Wrap with additional aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread is crispy and heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

ROASTED GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the tops off of garlic heads so the tip of each clove is exposed. Place garlic on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until garlic is soft, about 30 minutes.
• Set the oven to broil. Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally, and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
• Squeeze the cloves of garlic from their skins into a medium bowl. Stir in the butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese until well blended. Spread onto the cut sides of the bread.
• Broil bread until toasted, about 5 minutes.

PAN-FRIED GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Brush the inside of a heavy pan with olive oil and place over medium-low heat.
• Cut the loaf in half lengthwise, then again crossways into 3 or 4 inch pieces.
• Rub the cut surfaces with the garlic and brush with oil.
• Arrange as many pieces as will fit in the pan, weighing them down with a bacon press.
• Cook about 5 minutes until underside of bread is browned.
• Turn bread and repeat cooking process for another 5 minutes.
• Repeat until all slices are browned.
• Keep warm in the oven on low heat.