It was a beautiful bright day with tiny fluffy clouds floating around in the blue sky. I sat by the window with a book, covered the feet with my purple throw and enjoyed the sunlight as it warmed my cheeks. I was reading Jamie’s Italy and was lost in his words. He spoke about his experiences in Italy and how he adored the Italian’s love for food. I scribbled notes as I flipped the pages and regretted a little for not trying out certain dishes during our short stay in Rome. But thanks to all these amazing books, which always help home cooks like me create any dish any time we want and even if it might not be perfect, it can still be savored with pleasure. This Frittelle di Spaghetti (Spaghetti Fritters) is from the Jamie's Italy book and I am so glad I tried it. Now, I always a little pasta left over so I can make this again and again.
After gawking at so many Italian dishes for the whole afternoon, I decided to prepare pasta for dinner until I reached the page that read Frittelle di Spaghetti or in plain English, Spaghetti Fritters. My prior intention to avoid oily food for the day was gone for a toss as I rolled up my sleeves and fried some of these golden swirly crispy bites. We gobbled it with hot ginger tea. Loved it. Over the weekend, we made it again and washed it down with some Pinot Noir. Total yum!
Next time, I plan to serve it on top of a flavorful broth, just how Jamie had it in Sicily, and I am sure it will make a fantastic dinner.
Got leftover spaghetti?
If you enjoy spaghetti as much as we do, these Frittelle di Spaghetti would make you very happy! It’s not deep-fried and is extremely easy to create with very minimal prep time. You know those days when you are looking for an easy, quick appetizer so you can concentrate more on the main course? Well, this could be the one!
All you need is spaghetti and some fresh herbs for the flavor. If you don’t have any pasta at home, try any kind of thin noodle of your choice and smack it up with the spices or herbs you like. Do not deep fry it; just two minutes on each side should be enough.
Just like any other fritters, serve it hot immediately after you fry it.
How I made the Frittelle di Spaghetti (Spaghetti Fritters)
Either use left over spaghetti or make some fresh but just boiling in salted water. Using a kitchen knife, cut the long stands to half so it is easy to handle. Add eggs to bind and dried herbs for flavors. Then carefully place in a hot pan using a tong. Take little attention so you can place the noodles in a beautiful swirly fashion.
Spaghetti Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 oz whole-wheat spaghetti (broken in half)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- zest of half lemon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- ½ tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
- oil for pan frying
- salt
Instructions
- Boil pasta for about 8 minutes in salted water.
- While the pasta is boiling, crack egg in a bowl and whisk. Then, add garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, chili flakes, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix.
- Add boiled pasta to the bowl and give it a mix using a fork or a tong.
- Pour two tablespoons of oil in a pan and heat it.
- Using a fork or a tong, take little bit of the spaghetti mixture and drop it to the hot pan. Fry it at a medium high heat for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Once done, sprinkle some salt and lemon pepper(optional) on top. Serve hot.
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simi
Absolutely stunning pictures ....have to try it now
dishesfrommykitchen
I love this .... Jamie's Italy cookbook is my favorite too... You know I missed going to Sicily this time cos of time constraints but we enjoyed eat lot of stuffs in Naples.. Still lot of post abt Italy is pending in my space 🙁 Lovely clicks Kankana and you know Italian food is always hot favorite :):)
Ciao
Jean (Lemons and Anchovies)
Such pretty pictures! Can't say I've ever had pan-fried spaghetti but I love all the ingredients that went into making these. 🙂
mjskit
Now this is different! I've never heard nor seen pasta fritters! Of course with your lovely pictures, you do make them look absolutely delicious, but so does the recipe. Definitely something to experiment with!
Vijitha
Aw! I am loving the first pic the most.
Meeta
We love these too. It reminds me that we have not made them in a while. Lovely images Kankana!
thyme (Sarah)
I have never seen these delicious looking appetizers. They look like so much fun. I'll bet it was wonderful to visit Rome and then cook something from their amazing country!
indugetscooking
The photos are stunning. You have outdone yourself!
Arch
Oh wow, this is really new - never heard of spaghetti fritters! Looks like such a happy sunny day from your pics.
Colette
Damn, those fritters sure look gooood!
Rosa
Your pictures are stunning and these frittelle look wonderful! Your posts are always refreshing.
Cheers,
Rosa
anita menon
Haven't seen lovelier pictures Kankana! GIfted you are. The fritters look delicious. Such a unique idea.
Rose Magpies Recipe
Breathtaking pictures K! So cute these look, I will HAVE to try them 🙂
Mallika
Wow Kankana, those are beautiful looking fritters. They look so delicious that I am almost at the verge of biting my screen monitor now! Italian food has always been a hot favourite of mine and Jamie’s Italy has been a book I've wanted to buy for long, but couldn't. Glad you've posted this recipe here.
Sneh | Cook Republic
Beautiful fritters! Jamie's Italy is my most favourite cookbook!
Reem
Beautiful!!!
Your pictures just added the crispiness of the spring to the air.
Really Pretty! As always.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
These fritters are so fun, gorgeous photos!
Sanjeeta kk
What lovely pictures, like the sunshine kiss on each click!
Vishakha
Pasta lover's dish, this sure is!:) Absolutely love how you've played with the DOF to highlight the fritters. The green from the parsley is such a gorgeous contrast! Pure beauty!!
Kitchen Belleicious
i love the pic with them stacked! it looks crispy and filling and amazing