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Pasta Frittata

Leftover cooked spaghetti mixed with eggs, parmesan and parsley, set in a frying pan and finished under the grill.

25 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Pasta Frittata

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Pasta Frittata, Step by Step

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  1. Beat the eggs with the parmesan, parsley, pepper and salt. Stir in the spaghetti until every strand is coated.

  2. Heat the oil in a 24 cm ovenproof frying pan over a medium-low heat. Pour in the mix and press it down firmly.

  3. Cook for 8 minutes until the base is deep golden and the edges pull away.

  4. Slide the pan under a hot grill for 3 minutes until the top is set and golden. Cut into wedges.

Small Things That Help

  • Use cold, leftover pasta.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
  • Use an ovenproof pan with a metal handle.
  • Let the frittata rest for 2 minutes before cutting.

Serving Suggestions

  • Green salad
  • Tomato salad
  • Crusty bread
  • Olives

Storing & Reheating Pasta Frittata

Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Serve cold or reheat in a low oven.

Pasta Frittata Nutrition

Per serving, an approximate calculation from the ingredient list. Treat it as a rough guide: a cooked weight is worked out with raw figures, so those lines run high. How the figures are worked out.

284Calories
15gProtein
20gCarbs
16gFat
1gFibre
1gSugar
350mgSodium

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