Spaghetti with Pine Nuts, Tomato & Garlic Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-½ cups fresh coarse breadcrumbs
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
• ¾ lb. dried spaghetti
• ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 6 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved

Set a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil and half the garlic in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until the garlic is fragrant but not brown, about 30 seconds. Turn the heat to medium, toss in the breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and ...

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