Pasta Donuts

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00:00pasta doughnuts this recipe transforms pasta bake into crispy cheesy pasta

00:06doughnuts a genius food mashup beaten eggs and parmesan create a binding

00:11sauce for spaghetti while crispy pancetta adds irresistible salty smoky

00:15bursts the edges become golden and crunchy while the centers stay tender

00:19like getting the best bite of pasta bake in every piece for the pasta doughnuts

00:24four large free-range eggs 100 grams grated parmesan cheese 350 grams spaghetti cooked

00:31according to packet instructions 450 grams marinara sauce 200 grams diced pancetta cooked

00:38until crispy a good handful of fresh basil roughly chopped and sea salt to taste for preparation olive

00:45oil or cooking spray for greasing preparation preheat your oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit

00:53this temperature is crucial for getting those edges perfectly crispy without drying out the pasta

00:59generously grease a large baking tray with olive oil or cooking spray

01:03making sure to coat every corner since these pasta donuts can stick if you're not thorough enough

01:08in a large mixing bowl whisk together the four free-range eggs and 100 grams grated parmesan cheese

01:14until well combined the mixture should look creamy and slightly thick the eggs act as both binder and

01:21create that gorgeous golden color when baked while the parmesan adds nutty salty depth that penetrates

01:28every strand of pasta assembly add the cooked spaghetti to the egg mixture then fold in the marinara sauce

01:35crispy pancetta and fresh basil season with sea salt tasting as you go using tongs toss for two to

01:42three minutes until every strand is evenly coated glossy and well bound with no dry spots shaping and baking with

01:49clean hands shape the coated pasta into eight even four inch donut rings on a lined baking tray

01:55they may look rough but they'll firm up and turn golden as they bake lightly spray or brush with olive oil

02:01then bake for about 15 minutes until firm crisp on top and caramelized at the edges

02:07finishing allow the donuts to cool on the tray for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack

02:12this cooling time prevents them from falling apart as the egg mixture continues to set