Here’s one more way to love pasta: as a crispy snack. Serve it up golden fried with a smooth and creamy sauce for dipping.
Level: | Easy |
Total: | 40 min |
Active: | 30 min |
Yield: | 8 to 10 servings |
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 12-ounce box tri-color bow-tie pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
- Pinch grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a clean dish towel. Fill a large saucepan fitted with a deep-frying thermometer with 2 inches of oil and bring to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta and spread it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat completely dry with another clean dish towel.
- Meanwhile, mix the heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a medium microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Microwave until the Parmesan has melted, about 45 seconds. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Line another baking sheet with paper towels. Fry the pasta in the oil, 1 cup at a time, stirring, until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, pepper and Parmesan. Carefully break apart any pieces that have stuck together. Repeat with the remaining pasta, bringing the oil back to 375 degrees F between each batch. Serve with the Alfredo dip.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
Calories | 303 |
Total Fat | 19 g |
Saturated Fat | 6 g |
Carbohydrates | 27 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Sugar | 2 g |
Protein | 7 g |
Cholesterol | 27 mg |
Sodium | 164 mg |
Reviews
I wonder if you can air fry the bow tie pasta instead of deep fry.
I tried it just now with left over pasta and they were delish! I used EVO and a deep fry pan. Drained them on paper towels, and then followed the recipe and they tasted great. Not a lot of work if you have some left over bowtie pasta. Note: If you don’t use a frier you will need a splatter lid when frying the pasta. Also, I kept them warm in the oven and they became crisper. Love them!!!!
Considering I like Mac and cheese cooked to near incineration, I think I would enjoy these.
Looks terrible!!!!!!
I didn’t see recipe