Crispy Leftover Spaghetti Pie Bites

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, egg, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and Italian herbs. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until evenly blended.

02 - Using hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, pressing firmly so they hold together.

03 - Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a shallow bowl. Roll each spaghetti ball in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

04 - Pour approximately 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium.

05 - Arrange the breaded spaghetti balls in batches in the skillet. Fry, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

06 - Transfer cooked bites to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

07 - Serve the bites hot with additional marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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You get to turn last night's spaghetti into a perfectly snackable, crunchy treat that always surprises people.
It's fast, adaptable, and tastes like a cross between cheesy arancini and garlic bread sticks—no waste, just wow.

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Forming the bites too loosely leads to noodle avalanches in the oil—don’t be shy with your squeeze!
The real magic happens when you use slightly stale spaghetti; ultra-fresh noodles don’t crisp up as well.

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