Roasted Broccoli with Toasted Pangritata (Breadcrumbs)
The addition of crunchy pangritata (which is just a fancy word for toasted breadcrumbs) takes broccoli to another level that even kids won't be able to resist!

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large broccoli or 2 small (, cut into florets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup homemade breadcrumbs ((chunkier the better) or panko)
- 3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan ((optional) (see notes))
- 1 tbsp extra olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- 1
Toss broccoli with 2tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
- 2
Spread on tray and roast in 350F/180C oven for around 10 minutes until slightly softened and starting to brown.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, 1 tbsp olive oil and salt in small bowl.
- 4
When broccoli is almost done, take the tray out, move the broccoli to one side to make room to spread out the breadcrumbs on the tray.
- 5
Roast broccoli and breadcrumbs for approximately 12 min until the breadcrumbs are golden - don't walk away, the breadcrumbs will cook quickly.
- 6
Pile combined broccoli and breadcrumbs into serving bowl.