Capellini Balls Recipes

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and a splash of oil to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't break up.
• While the tomatoes are cooking, add the capellini to the pot of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
• Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the tomatoes and Parmesan and toss well. Add some of the pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Serve large bowls of pasta with extra basil sprinkled on top and a big bowl of extra Parmesan on the side.

THEY BE LOVIN' DEM DEEP FRIED SPAGHETTI BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Combine spaghetti, Italian seasoning, cheese and 2 whisked eggs to a mixing bowl. Fold well, try not to break up the spaghetti into small pieces.
• 2. Make 1 1/2" balls. Combine remaining egg with water and whisk.
• 3. Dredge spaghetti balls in flour, egg wash and panko bread crumbs. Make sure you have an even coating. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or so, for a firmer ball.
• 4. Deep fry at 330 degrees until golden brown. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.

CAPELLINI CAPRESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

QUICK AND EASY CAPELLINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cook angel hair as package directs; drain.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs with cheese and pepper; stir in cooked angel hair.
• In non-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Drop 1/4 cup angel hair mixture into skillet for each fritter; press down slightly. Cook until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Repeat, adding more oil as needed.
• Serve warm with pasta or pesto sauce.