Nick Stellino's Italian Bread Crumbs

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup plain bread crumbs

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Pane Grattugiato Condito

Yields 1 1/2 cups

Brush a nonstick saute pan with the olive oil and heat over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until brown, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Let the mixture come to room temperature, then store in an airtight container or reclosable plastic bag.

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