Garlic Bread Pasta

Ingredients:

1 (12 oz) Box of pasta (gluten free optional)

2 tbsp. Olive oil

4 tbsp. Butter (vegan optional)

1 Garlic head (minced)

1 tsp. Red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 c. Panko breadcrumbs (gluten free optional)

1/4 c. Italian Herb Cashew Parm

1/4 - 1/2 c. Fresh parsley (chopped)

Method:

1. Cook pasta in lightly salted water until al dente (refer to the cooking instructions on the box). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil and 2 tbsp. of butter over medium. Sauté a minced head of garlic and 1 tsp. of red pepper flakes (optional) for 1-2 mins.
3. Add 1/2 c. of panko breadcrumbs and 1/4 c. of Italian Herb Cashew Parm, toast until golden. Remove half the breadcrumb mixture and set aside for garnish.
4. Toss the pasta with the remaining 2 tbsp. of butter, half of the breadcrumb mixture, 1/4-1/2 c. of freshly chopped parsley, and 1 c. of reserved pasta water until coated.
5. Top with half of the reserved breadcrumb mixture and extra Cashew Parm (optional). Serve and enjoy!