Pasta Frittata

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cooked spaghetti, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup muenster cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup cooked diced bacon (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    In heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
  3. 3
    Add green bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook over medium heat until tender.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat together eggs with milk, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
  5. 5
    Add pasta to egg mixture and stir gently.
  6. 6
    Add egg mixture to skillet; arrange pasta in an even layer.
  7. 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. 8
    If using a pan that is not oven safe, cover the handle with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  9. 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. 10
    Cut into wedges; serve immediately.
  11. 11
    Serves 6.

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