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Fish Fusilli - entree Recipe




Source of Recipe


Jamie Geller


Recipe Introduction



This recipe is used with the fish bite appetizers





Recipe Link: http://www.aish.com

List of Ingredients




Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Chill: None
Yield: 6 - 8 Servings

1 (1-lb) box fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions, divided
1 (20-ounce) package Gefilte Fish completely defrosted
1 (8-ounce) package feta cheese crumbled into large pieces
1/3 cup chopped dry spinach, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons prepared minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2/3 cup breadcrumbs, divided
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, divided
1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, divided
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan or shredded mozzarella, divided



Recipe



1. Preheat you oven to 400� F.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions for "al dente" - run cold water over it and set aside.

3. While pasta is cooking, in a large bowl combine gefilte, feta, spinach, garlic, thyme and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs.

4. Spread the remaining breadcrumbs on a cookie sheet.

5. Using 2 teaspoons of fish mixture, with wet hands form into balls ("Fish Bites") and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.

6. Heat a large skillet with 1/2 of the butter and oil.

7. In batches, begin to saut� the balls on all sides, until golden brown.

8. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel lined plates.

9. Continue, adding remaining butter and oil as needed until you have finished saut�ing all the balls.

10. In layers, coat the bottom of a 15x10 ovenproof dish with 1/2 of the crushed tomatoes, pasta, fish bites and Parmesan cheese. Repeat these steps and layer remaining ingredients finishing with the cheese.

11. Bake, uncovered at 400� F for 10 minutes. (Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for a crispy crunch.). Let stand for 5 minutes and serve warm.