Quick and Easy Capellini Fritters

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Quick and easy Capellini Fritters recipe perfect for a light lunch or snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	250 g angel hair pasta ( broken into fourths )
	3 large eggs
	1/4 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 cup pasta sauce ( any red sauce or pesto sauce )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

297

Sugar

Fat

14g

Capellini Fritters are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pasta dishes. This recipe uses angel hair pasta and eggs to create lightly fried patties that are perfect for a light lunch or snack. The fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing the perfect texture contrast with the added benefit of being a good source of protein. With a bit of Cheesy flavor and a pasta sauce of your choice, it's a simple and satisfying meal that's quick and easy to make.

Instructions

1.	Cook angel hair pasta according to directions on package and then drain
2.	In a small bowl, whisk eggs until well beaten, then mix in parmesan cheese and pepper.
3.	Add the cooked pasta to the egg mixture, making sure all pasta is well coated.
4.	In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
5.	Spoon the egg and pasta mixture into the skillet, making patties about 2 inches wide.
6.	Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
7.	Serve with pasta sauce or pesto sauce of your choice.

PROS

These Capellini Fritters are easy to make and a great way to use up leftover pasta.

They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a delicious cheesy flavor.

The addition of protein from the eggs makes for a satisfying meal or snack.

CONS

These fritters are fried and therefore high in calories and fat.

If not cooked and handled properly, they may become too greasy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest option, this meal does provide some nutritional benefits.
The protein from eggs helps keep you full and provides energy.
The parmesan cheese is a good source of calcium, which is important for bone health.