"The crunchy topping may be the best part of all: a shower of “garlic bread breadcrumbs,” so named because they taste like a pulverized version of the pasta night favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
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⅔ cup breadcrumbs (fresh, dried, or panko)
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4 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
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1½ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
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½ cup coarsely chopped parsley
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1 lb. ziti, rigatoni, cavatelli, or other medium tube pasta
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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4 whole roasted red peppers from a jar (about one 16-oz. jar), finely chopped
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2 Tbsp. tomato paste
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1 (15-oz.) can white beans (such as navy or cannellini), rinsed
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2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
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1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Lemon wedges (for serving; optional)