Frying pasta is a clever way to make up for leftovers from the previous evening's dinner – like a pasta frittata, for example. Otherwise, you can try making a tasty first course by frying fresh pasta in hot oil. And choose the sauce depending on whether you want to make a sweet or savory dish!
Follow our step-by-step tutorial in the Photo Gallery for this double-the-deliciousness recipe – everything you need for a tasty dinner.
The Recipe: Sweet and Savory Fried Pasta
Serves 8
Ingredients:
12 oz. fresh scialatielli
12 oz. lasagna sheets
Powdered sugar
Peanut oil
Salt
Method:
Sweet
Cut up the lasagna sheets and fry them in hot oil for around 1 minute until they swell slightly and become crispy and golden. Dry on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and serve alongside chocolate dipping sauce.
Savory
Fry the scialatielli in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until they become crispy and golden. Dry them on paper towels, add salt and serve with ketchup and your favorite sauces or condiments.
Article originally published on La Cucina Italiana print magazine #1
