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.

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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

Michelle

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings 4

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

In a large bowl, add the cooked orzo, cooked squash, parmesan, eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Heat 1 tablespoon in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
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.
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
Remove the fritter to a paper-lined plate, season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Keep warm.
Add oil as needed and continue cooking the fritters.
Place 3 cooked fritters on a plate and top with about 1/3 cup of Bertolli® Marinara Sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

To cook the spaghetti squash, preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet and roast for 35 - 40 minutes, or until fork tender. Once cooled, use a fork to scrape the strands from the inside of the cooked squash.

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