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Pop The Cork Pasta Crunch

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This Italian main features Corkscrew macaroni; uncooked, Parmesan cheese; grated, Italian seasoning, Garlic salt. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 346.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Italian main features Corkscrew macaroni; uncooked, Parmesan cheese; grated, Italian seasoning, Garlic salt. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 7 ounce Corkscrew macaroni; uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon Garlic salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Oil; for deep frying Cook the macaroni according to package directions, drain.
  2. 2
    Rinse with cold water, drain.
  3. 3
    Pat the moisture from the macaroni with paper towels.
  4. 4
    Combine the cheese, seasoning and garlic salt in a small bowl, and set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 365F (185&# 194;°C).
  6. 6
    Fry 12 macaroni at a time in the hot oil until light brown about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Stir to separate.
  8. 8
    Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. 9
    Repeat until all of the cooked macaroni are fried.
  10. 10
    While the macaroni are still warm, sprinkle with the cheese mixture.
  11. 11
    Toss gently to coat evenly.
  12. 12
    Cool.
  13. 13
    Makes about 10 1/2 servings

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 346.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 26.4mg9%
Sodium 525.4mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 47.0g16%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 18.2g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cheese, cork, corkscrew, crunch, frying, garlic, grated, italian, macaroni, main, parmesan, pasta, pop, salt, seasoning, title, uncooked, vegetarian
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