Pasta with Lemon, Spinach, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon oil in large bowl to coat. Spread evenly on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with salt.

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, lemon juice, and dried crushed red pepper in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Cook oil mixture until garlic turns golden, about 5 minutes.

Toss pasta, oil mixture, and spinach in large bowl until spinach wilts, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to moisten. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over. Serve pasta, passing grated Parmesan cheese separately.