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 (85 g) whole-wheat spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 cup (15 g) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1/3 cup (30 g) 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