Description
These pan-fried spaghetti fritters are a delightful and easy appetizer, perfect for pasta lovers looking for a quick and tasty finger food.
Ingredients
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- 3 oz whole-wheat spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, crack the egg and whisk it. Add the grated garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, chili flakes, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the egg mixture and toss until the spaghetti is well coated.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
- Take small portions of the spaghetti mixture and flatten them slightly to form fritters.
- Place the fritters in the pan and fry for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot.
Notes
Serve the fritters immediately after frying for the best texture. You can substitute spaghetti with any thin noodle you have on hand. Adjust the spices and herbs to your liking. Avoid over-frying to keep them light and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15