ANGEL HAIR PASTA PATTIES

Angel Hair Pasta Patties image

Provided by MarieRynr

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups carrots, cut into julienne strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, heated

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots, basil, salt and spinach in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove vegetable mixture from skillet.
Mix together cooked pasta, eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Drop pasta mixture by 1/2 cup mounds into the hot oil. Cook patties in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes, until golden brown.
Top patties with spaghetti sauce and veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 126.9, Sodium 1146.8, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 18.3, Protein 22.8