Are you looking for a delicious and creative way to use up leftover pasta? Look no further than recycled pasta patties! This delightful dish is a great way to reduce food waste and create a tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these patties are easy to prepare and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, or loaded with your favorite vegetables and cheese, recycled pasta patties are sure to become a regular in your meal rotation. So gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MOTHER'S PASTIES
PASTIES were a must years ago when men worked the mines in northern Michigan. The housewives made them in the morning and wrapped them tightly in newspaper so they would stay warm until lunch break. Everyone used to say my mom made the best pasties in the world. This is her recipe. -Vivienne Abraham, Detroit, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef and pork over potato mixture and mix well. Add butter and toss to coat; set aside. , For pastry, in a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. , Divide dough into five portions; roll each into a 10-in. circle. Place 1 cup of filling in the center of each circle. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges tightly with a fork; cut slits in the top of each. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 958 calories, Fat 49g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
BAKED HAMBURGER PATTIES WITH PASTA SAUCE
I have made this easy recipe many times, it is really good, make certain that you purchase a larger crusty Italian-style bun that will hold up to the sauce --- yield is only estimated depending on how large you make the patties, and all ingredients can be adjusted to suite taste :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Flavor the ground beef with your favorite ingredients.
- Shape into about 8 patties.
- Coat the hamburger patties with flour.
- In a large skillet, brown the patties on both sides in butter, then arrange in the baking dish.
- Pour half of the pasta sauce over the patties, and spread the sauce with a spoon to cover the patties (do not worry if they are not completely covered with the sauce).
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then cheddar cheese.
- Top with remaining sauce.
- Bake in a 400°F oven for about 25 minutes, or until patties are no longer pink.
- Serve the patties and the sauce on buns and sprinkle more cheese on if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 897.1, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 191.3, Sodium 1211.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 59.1
ANGEL HAIR PASTA PATTIES
These delicious little babies are easy to put together and everyone loves them. My kids couldn't get enough of them when they were growing up.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots, basil, salt and spinach in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove vegetable mixture from skillet.
- Mix together cooked pasta, eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Drop pasta mixture by 1/2 cup mounds into the hot oil. Cook patties in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Top patties with spaghetti sauce and veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 126.9, Sodium 1146.8, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 18.3, Protein 22.8
ANGEL HAIR PATTIES
Egg, cheese and angel hair pasta patties get a tasty vegetable and spaghetti sauce topping.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 29m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- While pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook carrots, basil, salt and spinach in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender. Remove vegetable mixture from skillet; keep warm.
- Mix pasta, eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Shape pasta mixture into 4 patties, each 1 inch thick. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Top patties with vegetable mixture and spaghetti sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg
LEFTOVER STUFFING PATTIES
You could just re-heat the leftover stuffing, sure. Or, you can give it a crispy makeover that will liven it up. Serve with leftover gravy if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Thanksgiving Leftovers
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place leftover stuffing in a mixing bowl. Stir in beaten egg until evenly combined.
- Scoop 1/2 cup of mixture up and form a patty. Place patty on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat 3 more times until you have 4 patties.
- Place baking sheet in the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook 5 minutes more or until desired browning is achieved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 556 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
PASTIES II
A traditional Upper Peninsula of Michigan treat! Complete with rutabaga! I am from the UP and this is the real deal! Rub pasties with a little milk for a golden color.
Provided by RaiderMom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pasty Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine meat, potatoes, onion, rutabaga and chopped carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Divide dough into six pieces, and shape into balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 inch round. Place approximately 1 cup filling on one half of each. Dot each with 1 tablespoon margarine. Draw the other half of the pastry over the filling. Crimp edges to seal in filling. Prick with a fork and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 762 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
VEGETARIAN PASTIES
I came up with this recipe because I wanted a vegetarian version.
Provided by avihockey
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Make the dough: mix flour, salt and baking powder together in a medium size mixing bowl. Cut in butter. Stir in egg, vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Continue stirring until dough is moist enough to be formed into a ball (add more water if necessary). Form the dough into a large ball.
- Make the filling: bring a pot of 3 cups water to boil, add lentils and continue to boil for 30 to 45 minutes; until lentils are tender. Watch the lentils and add water if necessary.
- Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and bake them for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. When the potatoes have cooled cut them into small pieces and mix them with the lentils.
- In a frying pan saute onions with oil. Stir the onions into the potato-lentil mixture; season with salt and stir.
- Divide the dough into 6 - 8-inch circles. Lay the circles on a flat, floured surface. Place one cup of filling into the center of each circle. Fold the dough around the filling; seal the edges and arrange the pasties on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for one hour in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.9 calories, Carbohydrate 88.1 g, Cholesterol 173.7 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1092.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Use leftover pasta: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta, so you don't have to waste it.
- Add your favorite ingredients: Feel free to add other ingredients to the patties, such as cooked vegetables, cheese, or herbs.
- Make sure the patties are well-formed: Before you cook the patties, make sure they are well-formed and hold together well. If they are too loose, they will fall apart in the pan.
- Cook the patties over medium heat: Cooking the patties over medium heat will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Serve the patties with your favorite dipping sauce: These patties are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tomato sauce, marinara sauce, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Pasta patties are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover pasta. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize them to your liking. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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