Fun, Crafts and Recipes

1/2 pound Any small filled pasta
Oil for frying
1/3 cup Parmesan
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
Garlic salt

If pasta doesn’t feel moist and supple, cover with boiling water and let stand until softened, 5 minutes.
Drain.
Spread soaked pasta on a 10×15″ baking pan lined with paper towels.
Blot pasta gently and let dry 5 minutes.
If pasta feels moist, omit soaking and drying step.
Meanwhile, place 1/3 of the pasta in a skillet with heated oil.
Cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon and drain.
Serve or keep warm in a 200~ oven up to 30 minutes while frying remaining pasta.
In a bag, mix cheese, basil, cayenne, and garlic salt to taste.
Add warm pasta and shake to coat.
Pour into bowl.
Offer pasta or cocktail sauce for dipping.
Makes 60-80 appetizers, 10-12 servings.