Title: Fried Pasta Crisps
Categories: Italian2
Yield: 10 servings

1/2 lb Any small filled pasta
Oil for frying
1/3 c Parmesan
1 ts Dried basil
1/8 ts 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 10x15"
baking pan lined with paper towels. Blot pasta gently and let dry 5
minutes. If pasta feels moist, omit saoking 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 200F 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 with cocktail sauce for dipping. Makes 60-80 appetizers, 10-12
servings.

Per serving: trace Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (14% calories from
fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; trace Sodium Food
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0
Other Carbohydrates

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