Fried Pasta
Turn your leftover pasta into a gourmet delight with this quick and irresistible Fried Pasta recipe! Perfectly crispy and golden, this dish brings cooked pasta back to life by pan-frying it in olive oil and garlic for a rich, aromatic base. A sprinkle of chili flakes adds just the right touch of heat, while freshly grated parmesan and a garnish of chopped parsley elevate the flavors to perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and creative way to transform simple pantry staples into a dish bursting with texture and flavor. Serve it hot as a snack, a side, or even a main course, and enjoy the satisfying crunch of this deceptively simple yet indulgent recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 30 grams parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. If the pasta is cold, loosen it by rinsing it with warm water and patting it dry before cooking.
Spread the pasta evenly in the skillet and let it cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a golden, crispy layer.
Flip the pasta using a spatula to crisp the other side, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle in the chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, stirring to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Once the pasta is golden and crispy, remove it from the heat and transfer it to serving plates.
Grate the parmesan cheese over the pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy your crispy fried pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 585 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 96 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
