Fried Pasta Crisps Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Any small filled pasta Oil for frying
- 1/3 c. Parmesan
- 1 tsp Dry basil
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Garlic salt
Directions
- If pasta doesn't feel moist and supple, cover with boiling water and let stand till softened, 5 min.
- Drain. Spread soaked pasta on a 10x15" baking pan lined with paper towels.
- Blot pasta gently and let dry 5 min. If pasta feels moist, omit saoking and drying step. Meanwhile, place 1/3 of the pasta in a skillet with heated oil. Cook, turning occasionally, till golden brown and crisp, 2-3 min. Remove with slotted spoon and drain. Serve or possibly keep hot in a 200 oven up to 30 min while frying remaining pasta. In a bag, mix cheese, basil, cayenne, and garlic salt to taste. Add in hot pasta and shake to coat. Pour into bowl. Offer pasta with cocktail sauce for dipping.
- Makes 60-80 appetizers, 10-12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 5g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 19 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 58% |
| Total Fat 1.28g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.81g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.16g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.04g | 0% |
| Protein 1.77g | 3% |
