Spaghetti and Zucchini Fritter Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and Zucchini Fritter Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Zucchini (Courgette); 3 Eggs; 80 g Parmesan Cheese; 100 g Spaghetti; 35 g Plain Flour; 1 teaspoon Lazy Garlic; Oil for frying

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About This Recipe

This recipe for Spaghetti and Zucchini Fritters is a great vegetarian idea from the shores of Continental Europe (Italy).

The Italians are experts when it comes to Pasta and the idea that you can make pasta fritters from rolled up Spaghetti is a work of genius.

These fritters are also made with Zucchini, Zucchinis are just another name for Courgettes. ...

Origins of the Spaghetti Fritter
This dish likely emerged as a practical solution to minimize food waste, transforming yesterday's spaghetti into a crispy, savoury treat.

The fritter is typically made by mixing cooked spaghetti with a variety of ingredients, such as eggs, cheese, herbs, and spices, before being shaped into patties and fried until golden brown.

This method not only enhances the flavour of the pasta but also introduces a satisfying texture that contrasts with the softness of the original dish. Over time, the Spaghetti Fritter has evolved, with regional variations incorporating local ingredients and flavors, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course.

Its popularity has transcended borders, inspiring chefs and home cooks alike to experiment with different combinations, ensuring that this humble yet delicious fritter continues to delight palates around the world.

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Serves: Eight

Tricky

Cook in: 10 min

Prep: 15 min

Equipment:
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What is a Spaghetti and Zucchini Fritter

The word Zucchini is an American term for a Courgette here in the UK, which eventually becomes a Marrow when it reaches full maturity.

In this recipe we combine Italian pasta, cheese flour and of course Zucchini into a fritter, that is a snack food also great as a vegetarian option on a buffet.

How to make a Spaghetti Fritter

Cuisine: Italian

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

1 Zucchini (Courgette)
3 Eggs *
80 g Parmesan Cheese
100 g Spaghetti
35 g Plain Flour
1 teaspoon Lazy Garlic
Oil for frying

Vegetarian*Contains eggNut free

Health & Nutrition:
This is based on a single fritter

Calories: 42
Protein: 1g
Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: N/A
Fiber: N/A
Sugar: N/A

No sugarLow calories

Cost to make:
£2.23 / $2.82 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Cook the spaghetti in boiling water as instructed on the packet . About 5 minutes until just cooked.
Cool the spaghetti in a colander to room temperature.
Mix the flour , Parmesan and eggs into a bowl with a fork.
Add the Zucchini and lazy garlic. Mix together well.
Get the spaghetti mixed into the batter.

In a large frying pan , heat up the oil (Enough to fry the fritters)
Drop a serving spoon size handful of the spaghetti and batter mix into the oil and form with a slotted spoon. Fry either side for about 2 minutes.
Drain on some kitchen roll.
Do this for each fritter.