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Crispy Noodle Cake

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

12

ounces fresh linguine

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1

/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer pasta to medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon oil and parsley. Season generously with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let pasta stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.

    Step 2

    Lightly oil large plate. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pasta to skillet, spreading evenly, flattening top, and pressing down with spatula to compress. Cook until brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Carefully invert cake onto prepared plate. Return skillet to medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Slide noodle cake into skillet and cook until brown and crisp on bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer cake to cutting board, cut into wedges, and serve.