Recipe Box # 38 - Crispy Pasta Cakes


Joy of Kosher had this for the recipe of the day, yesterday and since I did not have plans for dinner, I decided to take advantage of this intriguing recipe.  How often do we make pancakes from pasta?

 I made a lot of changes and in the end, I probably had a different recipe, completely.  I did not have olives, gruyere, green onions, tarragon
Crispy  Pasta Cakes

Ingredients :

2 cups (1/2 pound) Cooked spaghetti, cooled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
2 cups grated zucchini 
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
3/4 cup cheese mixture (I think any cheese that melts would work)
1 small onion, diced
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tablespoon sorghum flour
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
black pepper pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil


Method:

 In a large mixing bowl, combine spaghetti, spinach, zucchini,  cheese, onion, egg and flour.

 Season with salt and black pepper and set aside. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

  Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of pasta mixture into press down lightly.

  Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.

 Remove from pan with slotted spatula and repeat with remaining pasta.

I am not sure why this was so delicious but it was like comfort food, to me, and we politely gobbled it up.  I am glad, I used spinach instead of olives (original recipe).  

 Joy of Kosher is a fantastic website and certainly not only for kosher folks.  There are interesting recipes with new ones added, daily.  I think you would find it to be a valuable source of recipes.

 Looking back:

 Linda's Polenta Beef Pie from With a Blast



Loaded Cauliflower Tots (what a great idea) from Make the Best of Everything


 and  Ultimate Blueberry Cheesecake from Call Me PMc --Yummy
paulas-ultimate-cheesecake-call-me-pmc
What are we eating this week?
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Comments

  1. With A BlastMarch 12, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Thank you for the feature and the party!

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  2. Call Me PMcMarch 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my Blueberry Cheesecake!! Thanks for hosting a great party! ~ Paula

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  3. WinnieMarch 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    With green-salad and this would be a great dinner for me :)
    Thanks for the party Chaya and have a great week (I hope you're not too busy with Passover cleaning)

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  4. Diane BalchMarch 12, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    I've seen casseroles made with pasta but never cakes. Great idea.

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  5. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Great idea! These look yummy.

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  6. April J HarrisMarch 12, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Love the flavours and textures in these Crispy Pasta Cakes! The features look delicious too. This week I've shared a Caramel Croissant Pudding, a fantastic way to use up leftover croissants. Thank you for hosting!

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  7. Michelle BMarch 12, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Loving all the crispy cakes and patties you've been making, Chaya! This week I linked up the follow-up to last week's chutney--hamburger kebabs. Thank you for hosting!

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  8. Kamila GorniaMarch 13, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Thanks for hosting the linky party. Awesome recipe you shared although I am not a huge pasta fan (I know, I'm weird). I'm sharing with you a traditional Polish Apple pie recipe that has been slightly healthified by cuting the sugar! :)

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  9. Mamal DianeMarch 13, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Yum they look delicious :) Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!

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  10. Turnips 2 TangerinesMarch 13, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Thanks for hosting! So many yummy things to eat:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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  11. PamMarch 14, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Yum! Your Crispy Pasta Cakes sound great! Lots of good recipes here!

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  12. kitchen flavoursMarch 18, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Chaya,
    I've brought some refreshing lemonade to share!
    Your crispy pasta cakes looks divine!

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