French Toast Pasta Cinnamon Sugar (Print View)

Tender pasta tossed in cinnamon sugar for a playful breakfast-inspired treat—perfect for dessert or brunch time.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 250 grams (9 oz) dried short pasta (e.g., fusilli, penne, rigatoni)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) whole milk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 60 grams (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking and Finishing

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - Maple syrup or powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dried pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Thoroughly drain the pasta and allow it to cool slightly.
02 - In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - In a shallow dish or plate, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
04 - Gently toss the drained, slightly cooled pasta into the prepared egg mixture. Ensure that each piece of pasta is evenly and well-coated.
05 - Melt the unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is shimmering, carefully add the egg-coated pasta in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 4–5 minutes, or until the egg sets and the pasta develops a golden hue on the edges.
06 - Working in manageable batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the dish, transfer the warm, pan-fried pasta to the cinnamon sugar mixture. Gently toss until each piece is thoroughly coated with the fragrant spice blend.
07 - Serve the French Toast Pasta immediately. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for an enhanced flavor profile.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples most cooks already have
  • Ready in under half an hour and low effort for maximum reward
  • Unique crowd-pleaser children and adults get equally excited about
02 -
  • High-fiber if using whole-wheat pasta
  • Vegetarian friendly and easy to make gluten-free with the right pasta
  • A fantastic make-ahead brunch treat that reheats beautifully in a skillet
03 -
  • Let your pasta cool for a few minutes after draining Hot pasta will scramble the eggs instead of soaking up the flavor
  • Tossing the fried pasta in cinnamon sugar while still warm gives you the most even coating and a little melting magic
  • A heavy nonstick or cast iron skillet works best for getting gorgeous brown edges on each piece

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