Pasta omelette: all the goodness of "recycling"

Pasta omelette: all the goodness of "recycling"
  • Preparation time 10 Min.
  • Cooking time 20 Min.
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 620
  • Type of plate Second, First

Frittata di pasta, also known as frittata di maccheroni, is a traditional Neapolitan dish created to reuse leftover pasta and turn it into a mouth-watering and creative dish. Prepared with eggs, grated cheese and pasta (spaghetti, penne, or macaroni), it can be enriched with cold cuts, cheese, vegetables or black pepper, depending on taste.

Golden on the outside and soft on the inside, it is perfect to enjoy hot, warm or cold, even when away from home. Ideal for picnics, outings, buffets or quick lunches, pasta frittata is an anti-waste solution that everyone likes.

Ingredients

  • 350g of leftover pasta with sauce (such as spaghetti, penne or bucatini)
  • 4 eggs
  • 80g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 100g cubed mozzarella cheese (well drained)
  • 50g diced salami (optional)
  • q.b. Salt
  • q.b. Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • A knob of butter (optional, for a golden crust)

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Instructions

1. If you have leftover pasta sauce, let it cool. Otherwise, cook the pasta al dente, toss it with a good plain tomato sauce and let it cool slightly.

2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Add the diced mozzarella and, if you like, a few cubes of salami or ham.

3. Pour the pasta sauce into the egg mixture and mix well to distribute everything evenly.

4. Heat a nonstick skillet with extra virgin oil (and a little butter if you want a crispier crust). Pour in the mixture and compact it with a spatula.

5. Cook over medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes per side. Help yourself with a plate or lid to turn the frittata without breaking it. It should be nicely browned on the outside and stringy inside.

6. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices. Delicious both hot and cold, even to go!

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