Description
Crispy and golden spaghetti fritters made from leftover pasta, mixed with cheese and seasonings for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick meal.
Ingredients
3 to 4 cups leftover spaghetti
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or flour)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (or preferred cheese)
Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Place leftover spaghetti in a large bowl and loosen it if clumped together.
- Add eggs, salt, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic powder, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Form small patties using about 2 tablespoons of mixture and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry fritters in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure spaghetti is not too watery to help fritters hold together.
Breadcrumbs provide a crispier texture than flour.
Add chopped vegetables or cooked meat for variation.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a pan or oven to maintain crispiness.
Freeze cooked fritters for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
