Stuffed Ziti Fritta Recipe
If you love Italian food, try this Stuffed Ziti Fritta Recipe. It’s pasta stuffed with creamy cheese and then fried to be crispy.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Whisk
- Piping bag
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Cook ziti as directed on the package.
- Drain and let cool.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and spices in a bowl.
- Put the cheese mixture in a piping bag.
- Pipe the cheese into each ziti piece.
- Coat stuffed ziti in flour, then beaten eggs.
- Roll ziti in breadcrumbs until coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry ziti until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for richer taste.
- Make sure the oil is hot before frying.
- Don’t overfill the ziti to prevent leaks.
- A deep fryer helps cook evenly.
- Serve right away for best crispiness.