Denise says:

These pasta fritters make a very tasty alternative to the classic potato latkes at Chanukah. Made with a cluster of cooked spaghetti flavoured with garlic and chives they are delicious served with tomato chutney and / or grated cheese. Other alternative dips like pesto, black olive paste/ smoked salmon pate would all complete this recipe. May I suggest you make double – they are very popular! Either enjoy hot off the pan or reheat in the oven for 10 minutes at 180C/ 350F / Gas mark 4. Preparation Time: 15 minute Cooking Time: 15 minutes Makes approx. 24 fritters

Ingredients:

200g dried spaghetti – slightly broken up ~ 100g sundried tomatoes – roughly chopped 10g fresh chives – roughly chopped 2 eggs – beaten 4 garlic cloves – peeled and finely chopped 35g plain flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste Rapeseed or vegetable – to shallow fry To serve: Tomato Chutney / Grated cheese – optional

Method

1) Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain and leave to cool. 2) Combine the sundried tomatoes, chives, eggs, garlic, flour and season well. 3) Stir in the spaghetti and mix. 4) Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan. 5) Drop small spoonful’s of the pasta mixture into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. 6) Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a rack. To serve the stylish way: Sprinkle with a little chives and black pepper and put the tomato chutney in the centre of the plate. Add a little grated cheese if desired.
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