Egg fritters with string beans and macaroni

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsString beans, cut in pieces boiled until tender
½poundsMacaroni or ziti
¾cupBread crumbs, unflavored
½teaspoonGarlic, finely chopped
Chopped parsley
Marinara sauce
6tablespoonsParmesan, grated
6Eggs, beaten
Salt/pepper
Oil for frying

Directions

(Pisci d'Ovu Con Fagioli Fresce e Macaroni) Add bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic to eggs. Mix thoroughly to form a batter. Heat oil to medium high, when hot, a drop of batter should stiffen and float to the surface. Put in batter a teaspoonful at a time. Do not crowd. When fritters have puffed up, turn them until they form a golden crust.

Combine string beans, macaroni and marinara sauce in a large serving bowl.

Add egg fritters and toss gently. Serve at once.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Paula <demoness@...> on Sep 16, 1998