Pasta Arancini Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Arancini
For the Marinara Sauce
Method
For the Arancini
- 1
Prepare the Risotto
Ensure you have 2 cups of cooked risotto. If not, cook the risotto according to your favorite recipe and let it cool.
- 2
Form the Balls
Take a small amount of risotto in your hands, flatten it slightly, and place a small cube of mozzarella cheese in the center. Mold the risotto around the cheese to form a ball, about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all risotto is used.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Arancini
Roll each risotto ball in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are well-coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Arancini
Carefully place a few arancini in the hot oil at a time, frying for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
For the Marinara Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add the Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Add Fresh Basil
Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
