Leftover pasta frittata

  • Portion size: Serves 2
  • Hands-on time 25 min
  • Difficulty: easy
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Leftover spaghetti is the carb hero of this robust omelette – a bit like potatoes in a Spanish tortilla. This versatile frittata is the perfect vehicle for any leftover pasta and veg.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion or shallot, finely sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 5 medium free-range eggs
  • Small handful soft herbs (such as dill, chives, parsley and/or basil), chopped
  • 50g sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 100-150g cooked pasta (we used spaghetti)
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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a small non-stick frying pan (one with a heatproof handle) over a medium heat. Add the onion/shallot with a pinch of salt and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Whisk the eggs in a jug, then stir in most of the herbs and season well with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir the tomatoes into the pan along with the cooked pasta. Add a splash of water if needed to help the pasta break up a little. Cook for a few minutes, stirring, to heat through, then pour in the eggs. Stir to combine so the eggs and pasta are evenly distributed, then remove the spoon.
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  5. Cook the frittata for about 8 minutes over a low-medium heat until it’s starting to set around the edges. Meanwhile, heat the grill to medium. Transfer to the grill to finish cooking – it should take 2-3 minutes but keep a close eye on it. Serve with the remaining herbs scattered over.

Nutrition

  • 443kcals Calories
  • 20g (4.7g saturated) Fat
  • 24g Protein
  • 35g (12g sugars) Carbs
  • 5.5g Fibre
  • 0.6g Salt

Quick wins & tips

Easy swaps Any pasta will work here; spaghetti just looks particularly pretty. Swap the sun-dried tomatoes for artichokes in oil or olives. You could also add some spinach or salad leaves that need using up.

Cook smarter

A non-stick pan is crucial for this recipe but, if you don’t have one, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl in step 3, then add more oil to the pan before adding the mixture to the pan as one.

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