Fried Pasta

"Comfort food at it's best. This is chewy, creamy and spicy. What more do you need!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray 8X8 inch oven proof pan with cooking spray, set aside.
  • Cook pasta per package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, on medium high heat melt 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs of olive oil in a medium sauce pan .
  • Add in onion and saute until caramelized about 10 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and mix well.
  • Slowly whisk in half and half mixing well.
  • Add in 1-2 tsp of Sciracha hot chili sauce (or as much as you like) mix until thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Using a 10 inch cast iron or non stick skillet, melt remaining 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs olive oil on medium high heat.
  • Once melted add in drained pasta and fry, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 mins until brown and pasta becomes crispy.
  • Remove from stove and add in the onion mixture, stir well.
  • Sprinkle in 1 cup of shredded cheese, mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Pour mixture into your prepared pan.
  • Cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
  • Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Reviews

  1. What an interesting recipe! I did find I couldn't leave the pasta to fry away, it needed a lot of watching to make sure it didn't stick, maybe that was just me. The children experienced fried ravioli in Switzerland, and so also were interested by this concept. I did up the amount of sauce, I like a lot of sauce with my pasta, but otherwise, as recipe, this was really good and very much to my taste, rich and creamy with a chewy texture added by frying the pasta. Oh, I did fry a little bacon and sprinkle on top, just as a little added extra! Thanks Teresa, glad I tried this! Made for I Recommend tag game. June 2015 So I forgot I had reviewed this before, but enjoyed it just as much!!! Thank you Teresa, this time made for Consideration Tag Game, excellent goodness!!! Yum!!
     
  2. I never would have thought to fry pasta like this...but I'm very glad that someone did!!<br/>This was cheesy deliciousness, that I just couldn't get enough of.<br/>Made for Zaar Stars.
     
  3. Gooey cheesy goodness! I didn't have the right pasta, so I made it with medium shells, otherwise followed the recipe ( I may have snuck in more cheese, shh, don't tell! ) I think this would be great with cooked chicken and broccoli added to be served as a main dish. Thanks for posting, made for Zaar Stars
     
  4. Very, very tasty, & a nice new way for the 2 of us to enjoy pasta! I did change a couple of things, but nothing major ~ I was stingy with the hot chili sauce & then I substituted lemon pepper for the usual S&P! Other than that, your recipe was followed right on down, & it's a recipe I'll be making again & again, for sure! Thanks for sharing it! [Made & reviewed in I Recommend recipe tag]
     
  5. We snuck in one more recipe for RSC this round and we were not disappointed. Another winner in our world. My boys and I both loved this comfort food and the crunch really gave the past a nice change in texture. I put in too much chili sauce at first (too much for the kids that is) so I toned it down with a bit of added yogurt. It was a wonderfully filling, a big hit with the kids and went in lunches the next day. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for this lovely change to regular mac & cheese. Made and enjoyed for RSC #16! Best of luck!! =)
     
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<p>? Hi! My name is Teresa.? My husband and I like to take RV trips but it seems lately we just us it for vintage motorcross races. I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, have done some rock climbing but age is creeping up on my poor old bones. Anything to do with the outdoors I enjoy, so why do I live in rainy Washington state? We have 2 wonderful children, both grown. My son lives in LA and my daughter and her husband recently moved back in the area with their little boy...our grandson... who just turned?5 years old. We have a granddaughter who lives close by...she just turned 23 this year. She's a sweetheart.? Life is good when you have a son and a?daughter and they?gift?you with a granddaughter and grandson. :)??</p>
 
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