Start by preparing your bread. Place the slices on a cooling rack and leave them out overnight to thoroughly dry out.

Once dry, pulse the bread in a food processor until you achieve fine crumbs.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic, cooking this mixture until the garlic is a light golden color.

Introduce the bread crumbs into the pan, reducing the heat to medium. Stir frequently, cooking until the crumbs are evenly toasted and golden, about 10 minutes.

Transfer the toasted crumbs to a plate and allow them to cool to room temperature.

In a separate bowl, combine the cooled crumbs with the grated Romano cheese and chopped parsley, mixing well to distribute the flavors.

Store the home-made toasted bread crumbs in an airtight container in a cool and dry location. They remain fresh for over a week, perfect for enhancing pastas or salads!