This post is sponsored by Bertolli®. All comments and opinions are my own.
Winter squash is in abundance right now. I love them for their taste, their shelf life and the incredible versatility they add to my menu. A favorite at my house is the spaghetti squash. It’s a fantastic alternative to traditional pasta and tastes amazing with tomato sauce, pesto or a creamy Alfredo sauce. In fact, one of the easiest and tastiest meals is a bowl of cooked spaghetti squash with a hearty helping of Bertolli® Marinara Sauce.
But, sometimes I want to shake things up, so I use spaghetti squash to whip up a batch of delicious fritters. Perfect for your meatless Monday, my Orzo Spaghetti Squash Fritters are a great meal that’s packed with wonderful flavor.
Crispy on the outside with a soft and flavorful center, these fritters are the ideal way to add veggies to your menu. Pile a few on a plate topped with plenty of Bertolli® Marinara Sauce and you have a hearty meal that is sure to please. Add in a side salad and some bread for the perfect meatless meal.
Feel free to use whatever Bertolli® sauce you enjoy. You really can’t go wrong no matter which variety you choose. Bertolli® sauces are crafted with high quality ingredients like vine-ripened tomatoes, lightly cooked in olive oil and spices. They make mealtime quick and convenient, so you get great taste with no effort at all.
And with a huge selection at your local Publix, you’ll find the perfect flavor for all your favorite meals and recipes.
Orzo Spaghetti Squash Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked orzo
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash – see note
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- oil – for frying
- Bertolli® Marinara Sauce
Instructions
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In a large bowl, add the cooked orzo, cooked squash, parmesan, eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
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Heat 1 tablespoon in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
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Drop about 1/3 cup of batter into the pan, pressing lightly to round and form the fritter. Continue dropping the batter, leaving about 2 inches between each fritter. Do not overcrowd the pan, you will need to cook the fritters in batches.
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Let the fritters cook, undisturbed, for 4 – 5 minutes or until browned and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3 – 5 minutes, or until browned and crispy
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Remove the fritter to a paper-lined plate, season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Keep warm.
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Add oil as needed and continue cooking the fritters.
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Place 3 cooked fritters on a plate and top with about 1/3 cup of Bertolli® Marinara Sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Whether used in a baked pasta dish, a soup, a casserole or even my Orzo Spaghetti Squash Fritters, when you use Bertolli® sauce you get great taste every single time!
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In true Tuscan tradition, each Bertolli® sauce starts with Italian staples like roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese and vine-ripened tomatoes. Using simple ingredients cooked lightly with olive oil to lock in layers of flavor, you get a sauce that’s perfect for every meal. You can be sure you are getting authentic Italian flavor in each jar! Stock up NOW at Publix.
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