A Little Slice of Heaven

5 slices garlic Texas Toast, toasted and cut into cubes
6 gloves garlic, minced
1 stick plus 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 pinches crushed red pepper flake, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb. pasta (I used spirals)

Cook the pasta according to package instruction, drain and place in a serving bowl.
Meanwhile, add the Texas Toast cubes to a food processor and pulse until you get fine crumbs, about 1-1/2 cups. Add 4 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the butter is a deep amber color. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, and Romano cheese; stir to combine. Keep cooking the breadcrumb mixture until they are lightly browned and toasted. Remove from heat.
In a small skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining stick of butter, crushed red pepper flake, and the minced garlic. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and you see the butter starting to brown. Remove from heat and pour over the pasta, tossing to completely coat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss one more time to combine. Sprinkle with a bit more parsley and serve.