These are one of my favorite snacks! Yes, they are fried, yes they are salty, yes they are delicious, and yes, they are addictive!
So how do you make these delectable treats you ask? They are so simple! Here you go:
Bowtie Pasta Crunchies
What you'll need:
1 lb. bowtie pasta
the juice of 1 lemon
a handful of parmesan cheese
kosher salt to taste
What you'll do:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in the bowties and a handful of salt. Cook halfway. Drain.
Working in batches, transfer some bowties into about 1/2 cup hot vegetable oil.
When the edges get golden, flip. Remove once golden on both sides. This process is very fast. Careful not to burn yourself : )
When they are golden remove from the pan and immediately toss with some salt, lemon and parmesan. Repeat the process till they are all fried.
These can be served immediately or within a couple days.
Enjoy!
awesome recipe! i'm going to post on my facebook fan page!
Posted by: the actor's diet | October 05, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Superb recipe
Posted by: Villa | October 05, 2010 at 10:17 PM
These look awesome!! I think I'll have to make these today since they seem like a good rainy day snack.
Posted by: Babydurso.blogspot.com | October 06, 2010 at 08:19 AM
Oh wow. These are super creative and really simple. I'm in love. Bookmarked!
Posted by: [email protected] | October 06, 2010 at 10:04 AM
They really do sound like an addictive snack. How about using whole wheat pasta? I guess the frying might negate that, eh? LOL
Posted by: Michelle | October 06, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Yum! I wonder if a cinnamon and sugar version can be made...
Posted by: Erika Beth, the Messy Chef | October 06, 2010 at 11:23 AM
These look really good and simple enough to make! Must try.
Posted by: Momo | October 06, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Those look so delicious! I'll be giving that a try this weekend.
Posted by: The Waspy Redhead | October 06, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Well, awesome is the word!
Posted by: Efthimia | October 07, 2010 at 01:42 AM
I can't wait to try these. thank you for making it printer friendly.
Great blog.
Jacque
Posted by: Jacque | October 07, 2010 at 07:30 AM
I've been to a restaurant that served these with Spinach and Artichoke dip!!! So great to see how to do it! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: jennifer | October 07, 2010 at 11:29 AM
oooh! Good call Jennifer! Serving them with spinach artichoke dip sounds divine! Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Leslie Sarna | October 07, 2010 at 01:45 PM
these look so good!!! thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tiffany | October 07, 2010 at 07:22 PM
I just made this and it's so addictive and good! So worth frying(a.k.a. burning myself)... Thanks for the recipe! :)
Posted by: Laura | January 19, 2011 at 07:37 AM
Laura, I'm so glad you liked these!! And I'm so sorry you burned yourself! I like to call those battle scars : )
Posted by: Leslie Sarna | January 19, 2011 at 08:02 AM