Fry your leftover spaghetti for a super easy, quick and delicious meal! Just add fontina and parmesan, fry in a little butter to get crispy edges and crispy cheese then top with fresh basil for a yummy meal that the whole family will love!
3ozparmesanI buy a block then shred my own for better flavor
Finishing Ingredients
2tablespoonunsalted butter
¾ozfresh basilchiffonade
Instructions
Cooking the Spaghetti
Bring the water, salt and oil to a boil then add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to package instructions for al dente noodles
Drain and set to the side
Making the Sauce
Heat a drizzle of olive oil over low heat in the same pot the noodles were cooked in. Add the garlic and stir around until fragrant, about 20 seconds
Add the salt, oregano, black and red pepper. Stir another 20 seconds
Add the jar of sauce and mix well then mix in the cooked spaghetti. Remove from the heat
Adding Cheese
Mix both shredded cheeses into the spaghetti
Frying the Spaghetti
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat just until hot then turn heat to medium. Melt butter then add spaghetti in one even layer across the bottom of the pan
Fry for 3-4 minutes then flip and repeat to the second side
Serve spaghetti on a plate and top with fresh basil. Serve immediately
Notes
You have 3 options when cooking this recipe.1. You can make a double batch, eat half the first night without frying it then fry the leftovers the next night. 2. You can make this recipe then store it in the fridge until the next day to fry and eat. 3. You can make it and fry it right away. A lot of people say you need to wait until it sits for a day but I have done both and it's delicious the first night as well!
For best results get your frying pan hot over medium - high heat then turn it down to medium. This will ensure the pan is hot enough to get some crispness to the pasta but also help to not burn it.
You can use any type of pasta you like. If you prefer angel hair pasta or fettuccini over spaghetti then those work too!
Crispy spaghetti is what you're aiming for. Without burning it of course. The crispness adds so much flavor and texture to this easy pasta dish.
Eat this Easy Fried Spaghetti right away! This recipe is best when it's hot and fresh straight out of the frying pan.