Terrytx posted 12-06-98 9:17 AM pt (US)
* Exported from MasterCook *
Fried Pasta Snacks
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizer
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Fried Pasta Snacks
(makes 3 cups)
2 cups uncooked colored twist pasta
l quart corn oil (approximately)
1/4 cup sugar, granulated or powdered
1 Tbl. grated lemon or orange peel
1/8 tsp. salt
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Spread in a single layer on wax-lined cookie sheet and dry for 20 minutes.
Pour corn oil into electric skillet, filling no more than one-third full and heat to 375 degrees.
Carefully add pasta, a few at a time. Fry for about 1 minute, turning once, or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Repeat until all pasta is fried, adding oil as needed.
In a medium bowl, stir sugar, lemon peel and salt until well mixed. Toss pasta with sugar mixture until coated. Store in tightly covered container.
Variations:
Chili Fried Pasta Snacks: Follow recipe for Fried Pasta Snacks, omitting sugar and lemon peel. Use 1 1/2 to 2 tsp. chili powder and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Lemon Pepper Fried Pasta Snacks: Follow recipe for Fried Pasta Snacks, omitting sugar. Use 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel, 1 Tbl. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp.
freshly ground pepper.
Parmesan Fried Pasta Snacks: Follow recipe for Fried Pasta Snacks, omitting sugar and lemon peel. Mix together 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbl. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp. salt.