Description
Savory fried spaghetti sausages bring Italian comfort to your dinner table with a playful twist. Crispy noodle-wrapped proteins create a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti (cooked and drained)
- 4 sausages (sliced into thin rounds, or use mini cocktail sausages)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (or canned diced tomatoes, blended)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley or basil
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for extra depth)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano & basil)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Submerge spaghetti in rapidly boiling, salted water, cooking until achieving perfect al dente texture, then drain and rinse with cool water to prevent sticking.
- Sausage Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, introducing sliced sausages to caramelize into golden-brown, crispy delicacies while releasing rich, meaty flavors.
- Aromatic Infusion: Integrate minced garlic and red pepper flakes into the sizzling pan, quickly stirring to unlock their intense fragrance without scorching, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Noodle Integration: Gently fold prepared spaghetti into the seasoned skillet, combining with caramelized sausages and distributing salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika to enhance overall taste profile.
- Sauce Harmonization: Pour tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning over the mixture, allowing ingredients to simmer and meld, developing a cohesive and complex flavor landscape.
- Final Embellishment: Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese, carefully folding to distribute nutty elements throughout the dish, then garnish with fresh parsley and additional cheese before serving a visually stunning and aromatic culinary creation.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook spaghetti just until al dente to prevent mushiness, ensuring each strand maintains a slight bite and structural integrity.
- Sausage Searing Strategy: Pat sausages dry before slicing to achieve maximum golden-brown caramelization and prevent excess moisture from steaming instead of browning.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Toast garlic and red pepper flakes briefly in oil to release their essential oils, creating a more intense and complex flavor base without burning.
- Cheese and Sauce Balance: Add Parmesan and tomato sauce gradually, stirring constantly to prevent clumping and ensure even distribution of flavors throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg