Fried Pasta Shells With Vodka Sauce Dip Recipes

FRIED PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook about a minute less than the recommended cooking time. Drain the pasta and spread it in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let cool and pat completely dry with paper towels.
• Pour about 2 inches of oil into a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees F.
• Fry the pasta in 3 batches (about a cup each batch) until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to a mini processor or spice grinder, add the basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until finely ground.
• Remove the fried pasta from the oil, drain on paper towels, then sprinkle immediately with some of the seasoning mix. Repeat, working in batches, with the rest of the pasta and seasoning mix.
• Put the fried pasta on a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve alongside the warm marinara for dipping.

FRIED PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Spray 8X8 inch oven proof pan with cooking spray, set aside.
• Cook pasta per package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, on medium high heat melt 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs of olive oil in a medium sauce pan .
• Add in onion and saute until caramelized about 10 minutes.
• Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in the flour and mix well.
• Slowly whisk in half and half mixing well.
• Add in 1-2 tsp of Sciracha hot chili sauce (or as much as you like) mix until thicken.
• Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Using a 10 inch cast iron or non stick skillet, melt remaining 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs olive oil on medium high heat.
• Once melted add in drained pasta and fry, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 mins until brown and pasta becomes crispy.
• Remove from stove and add in the onion mixture, stir well.
• Sprinkle in 1 cup of shredded cheese, mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Pour mixture into your prepared pan.
• Cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
• Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.

PAN-FRIED RAVIOLI IN VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 4 quarts water to boiling. Add ravioli. Cook 3 minutes; drain.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and half of the butter over medium heat. Add half of the drained ravioli. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden brown. Remove to large serving platter; cover to keep warm. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining butter and ravioli. Remove to platter.
• To same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the garlic. Cook over medium heat 30 to 60 seconds, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot. Stir in pasta sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until thoroughly heated.
• Pour sauce over ravioli. Sprinkle with cheese.