Description
These Spaghetti Cakes are a delightful way to transform leftover cooked spaghetti into crispy, flavorful patties. Coated with a mix of eggs, cheese, capers, and olives, then sautéed to perfection, they make a delicious appetizer or side dish served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti (cooled for best results)
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/2 cup black or green olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup parmesan or mozzarella cheese
For Cooking & Serving
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Marinara sauce (room temperature or warmed, for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spaghetti: Place the cooked spaghetti in a bowl and use scissors to cut it into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces. This helps the spaghetti bind together more easily during cooking.
- Mix Ingredients: Toss the cut spaghetti with the marinara sauce, eggs, capers, sliced olives, and cheese until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated and evenly combined.
- Heat Pan: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. This will help crisp the cakes and prevent sticking.
- Form Spaghetti Cakes: Use a large ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup to portion the spaghetti mixture into the pan. Flatten each portion slightly to form a disk about 1/2 to 1 inch thick.
- Cook the Cakes: Cook the spaghetti cakes for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the cakes from the pan and serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping, either warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cooled cooked spaghetti as warm pasta can be too sticky and hard to shape.
- Cutting the spaghetti into smaller pieces helps the cakes hold together better.
- Choose your cheese based on preference: parmesan adds a sharp flavor, mozzarella offers a milder, melty texture.
- For a crispier texture, ensure the oil is hot before adding the cakes and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- These cakes can be reheated gently in a pan or oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
