Frittata di Pasta
By Ocado
Published on 02 January 2024
A new take on cheesy pasta is always welcome, and this Frittata di Pasta even uses up leftovers. This recipe is inspired by traditional Italian ‘spaghettone’, a dish using leftover spaghetti mixed with beaten eggs then fried. We’ve boosted the cheese factor with grated cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan for ultimate indulgence, for a meaty twist try this Spaghettone Frittata. Great for lunchtime, al fresco dining and even cold in packed lunches. Looking for more pasta recipes? Look no further.
Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
8Servings
5 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 3 medium eggs
- 60g grated cheddar and mozzarella, or 30g of each
- 40g grated parmesan
- 300g cooked spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10g basil leaves (optional)
- 125g pizza or pasta sauce, warm or cold
Method
Step 1
Beat the eggs with freshly ground black pepper. Add the cheeses and mix again.Step 2
Tip in the cooked pasta (see Tip) and mix well to coat.Step 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Using tongs, or fork and spoon, add an eighth of the spaghetti mix to the pan and twirl to make a circle. Cook for 3 mins on each side, squashing down with a spatula to help flatten them until golden, crisp and cooked through.Step 4
Continue with the remaining spaghetti – you will need to this in batches, depending on the size of your pan – and mix the spaghetti between each addition to make sure it’s well coated before adding to the pan.Step 5
Serve scattered with basil and tomato pizza or pasta sauce for dipping.