How to Make Fried Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g All-Purpose Flour (divided equally for savory and sweet dough)
• 4 large Eggs (2 for savory dough, 2 for sweet dough)
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste (adds color and flavor to savory dough)
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (for sweet dough)
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest (fresh zest of one medium lemon, for sweet dough)
• 30 g Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, mixed into savory dough)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano (mixed into savory dough)
• 1 pinch Salt (for savory dough; additional salt for seasoning after frying)
• 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (to dust sweet fried pasta after frying)
• 2 cups Sunflower Oil (for deep frying; can substitute with olive oil, peanut oil, or lard)

Instructions

1. Make Savory Pasta Dough

   In a mixing bowl, create a volcano with 200 g flour, add 2 beaten eggs, 1 tbsp tomato paste, a pinch of salt, 30 g grated Parmesan, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, then knead by hand until smooth.

   Time: PT15M

2. Rest Savory Dough

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

3. Make Sweet Pasta Dough

   In a second bowl, repeat the volcano with the remaining 200 g flour, 2 beaten eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Mix and knead until smooth.

   Time: PT15M

4. Rest Sweet Dough

   Cover the sweet dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes, same as the savory dough.

   Time: PT30M

5. Roll and Cut Pasta

   On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough thin (about 1 mm). Cut into long strips (tagliatelle width) and then fold each strip in half, pressing lightly to seal the edges – this creates the “talia del” shape that will stay closed when fried.

   Time: PT15M

6. Heat Oil for Frying

   Pour 2 cups sunflower oil into a large skillet and heat over medium‑high heat until it reaches 180 °C (350 °F). Test by dropping a tiny piece of pasta; it should sizzle and rise to the surface quickly.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. Fry Sweet Pasta First

   Add a handful of sweet pasta strips to the hot oil. Fry, gently stirring, until they turn golden‑brown, about 2–3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Season Sweet Pasta

   While still warm, dust the sweet fried pasta with powdered sugar and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

9. Fry Savory Pasta

   Repeat the frying process with the savory pasta strips. Fry until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Serve

    Arrange both sweet and savory fried pasta on a serving platter. Serve warm with ketchup or your favorite dip.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g