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Close-up of a crispy fried spaghetti cake on a white plate over a checkered cloth.

Fried Pasta Recipe

Crisp, golden Fried Pasta with a savoury tomato aroma makes weekday lunches effortless, turning simple leftovers into something warm, satisfying, and ready in minutes.

Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • Leftover pasta with tomato sauce
  • Parmigiano Reggiano – finely grated
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the leftover pasta with tomato sauce and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, then set aside.
  2. Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan with extra virgin olive oil and warm it over medium heat.
  3. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the base of the pan, then add the pasta mixture.
  4. Press the pasta firmly with a spatula to form a compact “pasta cake.”
  5. When the bottom forms a crisp crust, sprinkle more breadcrumbs on top and carefully flip it to cook the other side.
  6. Cook until both sides are golden and crisp.
  7. Remove from the pan and serve hot.