Crispy, golden spaghetti bites with melted cheese and Italian herbs, great for snacks or entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main
01 - 2 cups cooked leftover spaghetti
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Breading
09 - 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ For Frying
11 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend the cooked spaghetti, egg, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and dried Italian herbs. Season generously with salt and black pepper, and mix thoroughly until the mixture is evenly coated and cohesive.
02 - Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized portions, pressing each firmly to ensure structural integrity.
03 - In a shallow bowl, combine Italian-style breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese to prepare the breading.
04 - Roll each spaghetti ball in the breadcrumb mixture, gently coating all sides and pressing lightly to help the breadcrumb adhere.
05 - Pour approximately 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium until oil shimmers.
06 - Carefully add the coated spaghetti balls in batches to the hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until each bite is deeply golden and crisp on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
07 - Transfer fried bites to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any surplus oil.
08 - Serve the spaghetti pie bites hot with additional marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
