Pepperoni Spaghetti Cakes

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sliced pepperoni
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion greens plus two 3-inch pieces of scallion green for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large egg, beaten lightly
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • sour cream as an accompaniment

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the spaghetti until it is al dente and drain it well.
  2. 2
    While the spaghetti is cooking, in a bowl toss together the pepperoni, the bell pepper, the Parmesan, the sliced scallion greens, the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. 3
    Toss the spaghetti with the mixture, add the egg, and toss the mixture well.
  4. 4
    In a non-stick skillet measuring 6 inches across the bottom heat 1/2 teaspoon of the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking, add half the spaghetti mixture, pressing it evenly, and cook the spaghetti cake for 3 minutes, or until the underside is golden.
  5. 5
    Turn the spaghetti cake, cook it for 3 minutes more, or until the underside is golden, and transfer it to a plate.
  6. 6
    Make a second spaghetti cake in the same manner with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and spaghetti mixture and transfer it to another plate.
  7. 7
    Keeping 1/2 inch of one end of each scallion green piece intact, make lengthwise cuts to form brushes.
  8. 8
    Spoon a dollop of the sour cream onto each spaghetti cake and arrange the scallion brushes on the cakes.

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