Risotto_Balls_with_Spinach_Sauce_with Baked Spaghetti

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Risotto_Balls_with_Spinach_Sauce_with Baked Spaghetti

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1.5 cups cooked spaghetti


  • 1 tbsp butter


  • 1/4 cups finely chopped onions


  • 1.5 tbsp finely chopped green chillies


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1 cups for risotto balls - cooked arborio rice


  • 1/2 cups grated processed cheese


  • 1/2 cups plain flour


  • 1/4 cups finely chopped capsicum ,yellow and green)


  • 1 1/2 tsp tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)


  • 2 tbsp finely chopped basil


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1/2 cups bread crumbs for roll1 ing


  • 1 cups oil for deep-frying


  • 1 cups to be blended for the spinach sauce - chopped spinach


  • 1/2 cups fresh cream


  • 1 cups white sauce


  • 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper powder


  • 1 tsp butter


  • 1/4 cups grated mozzrella cheese

Directions

  • For the spaghettiHeat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the green chillies, spaghetti and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
  • For the Risotto balls Combine the plain flour and ¾ cup of water in a bowl and mix well into a thick batter till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
  • Dip each ball into the plain flour-water mixture and roll them in the bread crumbs till they are evenly covered from all the sides.
  • Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry the balls, a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
  • Drain on an absorbent paper.
  • How to proceedCombine the spaghetti with the spinach sauce and mix well.
  • Spread the mixture on a greased baking dish and arrange the Risotto balls on top.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 to 20 minutes.