Fried Pasta

• cooking spray
• butter, divided↗1 tablespoon
• olive oil, divided↗1 tablespoon
• large onion, sweet (thinly sliced and quartered)↗1⁄2
• garlic, minced↗1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 tablespoon
• half-and-half↗1⁄2 cup
• hot chili sauce, Sciracha↗1 -2 teaspoon
• salt, to taste↗
• pepper, to taste↗
• swiss cheese, shredded and divided↗1 1⁄4 cups
• cavatappi pasta, cooked↗8 ounces
• parsley, chopped for garnish↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Spray 8X8 inch oven proof pan with cooking spray, set aside.

3. 3

   Cook pasta per package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, on medium high heat melt 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs of olive oil in a medium sauce pan .

5. 5

   Add in onion and saute until caramelized about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Sprinkle in the flour and mix well.

8. 8

   Slowly whisk in half and half mixing well.

9. 9

   Add in 1-2 tsp of Sciracha hot chili sauce (or as much as you like) mix until thicken.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

11. 11

    Using a 10 inch cast iron or non stick skillet, melt remaining 1/2 tbs butter and 1/2 tbs olive oil on medium high heat.

12. 12

    Once melted add in drained pasta and fry, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 mins until brown and pasta becomes crispy.

13. 13

    Remove from stove and add in the onion mixture, stir well.

14. 14

    Sprinkle in 1 cup of shredded cheese, mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.

15. 15

    Pour mixture into your prepared pan.

16. 16

    Cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.

17. 17

    Remove from oven and sprinkle additional cheese on top.

18. 18

    Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.

19. 19

    Garnish with chopped parsley.