FOOD

Pasta Patty Appetizer Recipe

  

Making pasta patties is my way of using left-over pasta. I made a very simple pasta dish mixing pre-cooked elbow macaroni, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. I wanted to create a nice contrast of texture, so I breaded the pasta patties using panko bread crumbs from Asian Food Grocer and gave them a quick pan fry.

I served the crunchy patties with tomato sauce and a light green salad. This is a great light meal for lunch, and can be put together very quickly if you have leftover cooked pasta on hand.

1. Info for Pasta Patty Appetizer Recipe

  • Cook Time: unavailable
  • Total Time: unavailable
  • Servings: 6
  • Calories: unavailable

2. Ingredients for Pasta Patty Appetizer Recipe

  • 16 ounces cooked elbow macaroni pasta (see tips)
  • 4 tablespoons caramelized onions (see tips)
  • 6 tablespoons ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil (or any neutral oil), as needed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • ¼ cup parmesan, shredded
  • 1 sprig oregano, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 2 teaspoons green onions (white and green parts)
  • 4 tablespoons curly parsley, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1-½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or more oil)

3. Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pasta with the ricotta cheese, oregano, green onions, parsley, caramelized onions and 2 tablespoons panko.
  2. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the cornstarch, cayenne powder and turmeric powder. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the remaining panko in a large plate. Grease disposable gloves with oil and form the pasta patties. Using a metal circle cutter, form ½-inch thick patties. Dredge the patties with panko on both sides.
  4. Heat a large, non-stick pan with the remaining oil. Add butter. Once the butter is melted, place the patties to the hot pan. Make sure to space the pasta patties about 1 to 2 inches apart so that they don’t touch each other. Lower the heat to medium-high and pan-fry until golden. Using a silicone spatula, flatten the patties and flip them. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until a golden crust is formed on both sides of the patties. Transfer to a platter. I cooked them in 3 batches.
  5. I served them along with a bed of lettuce. Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with tomato sauce or sour cream on the side.
  7. Bon appétit!

Please rate this article

Comments