Fried Spaghetti
Transform your leftovers into a show-stopping meal with this irresistible Fried Spaghetti recipe! Perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor, this dish takes al dente cooked spaghetti to the next level by pan-frying it in a buttery olive oil blend with fragrant garlic and a touch of heat from optional chili flakes. Golden, crunchy bits are balanced with melty Parmesan cheese and a bright sprinkle of fresh parsley, making it a simple yet indulgent comfort food. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or for a creative twist on pasta night. Serve with a crisp side salad or warm garlic bread for the ultimate Italian-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cooked spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
If you enjoy some heat, stir in chili flakes at this point.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Spread it out evenly in the pan to form a layer. Let it sit undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes to develop a crispy bottom.
Using tongs or a spatula, flip and toss the spaghetti. Allow it to crisp up again, repeating the process 2-3 times for maximum crunch.
Season the spaghetti with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the spaghetti and toss to melt it slightly into the noodles.
Transfer the fried spaghetti to serving plates and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately while hot and crisp. Optionally, pair it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2041 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.7 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*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.
