Pasta Frittata

Submitted by DoubleAs Mom

"This is an excellent way to use up those leftover spaghetti noodles (you know you all make too many noodles on spaghetti night, don't deny it :) I also had some leftover bacon in the fridge when I created this dish, so I added that too. This meal can be for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!! Have some fun with it by adding whatever else you want...maybe some chopped spinach, grated carrots, chopped broccoli, top with some salsa before serving....the possibilities are endless!!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 frittata
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 118.29 ml green pepper, finely chopped
• 118.29 ml onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 eggs
• 59.14 ml milk
• 78.78 ml parmesan cheese, grated
• 2.46 ml dried basil leaves
• 2.46 ml dried oregano leaves
• 2.46 ml salt
• 1.23 ml pepper
• 236.59 ml cooked spaghetti, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 236.59 ml muenster cheese or 236.59 ml swiss cheese, shredded
• 118.29 ml diced tomato
• 59.14 ml cooked diced bacon (optional)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
3. Add green bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook over medium heat until tender.
4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat together eggs with milk, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
5. Add pasta to egg mixture and stir gently.
6. Add egg mixture to skillet; arrange pasta in an even layer.
7. Cook egg mixture over medium heat, lifting sides occasionally to let uncooked egg flow underneath. When egg mixture is almost set but still very moist, after about 5-8 minutes, top with diced tomatoes, bacon, and muenster or swiss cheese.
8. If using a pan that is not oven safe, cover the handle with heavy duty aluminum foil.
9. Place pan in the oven, and cook for 10-12 minutes until frittata is puffed, set, and beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
10. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.
11. Serves 6.

Reviews

[JennyMidget]

Easy and fun, and lovely to use leftover pasta, made the meal more filling. 4 parent and 2 toddler thumbs up!

 

[appleydapply]

My family thought this was just OK and I'm not sure I'd make it again. We might have liked it better served at dinner; I served it for breakfast and didn't really like the Italian flavors with the eggs.

 

[I luv food]

I had all the leftover items in the refridge so this was the perfect way to use them. I used cheddar as I didnt have any swiss and I did grate the carrot into it....WONDERFUL!! I love the idea of being able to serve this for any meal! Thanks for sharing!! It's a keeper!