Spaghetti and Meatball Frittata
The next time you have leftovers, try making this spaghetti and meatballs frittata! Eggs are the perfect vessel to make this a completely new dish, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup leftover spaghetti
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 sprigs basil stems removed
- 2 tsp dried basil
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup pasta sauce
- 8-10 pieces leftover meatballs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- In a large bowl, add your eggs, milk-dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add your spaghetti and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Fold in the ingredients with a spatula so the spaghetti and cheese are evenly dispersed.
- Heat a large ovenproof nonstick frying pan on medium heat.
- Add vegetable oil, followed by the frittata base, and cook for 3-5 minutes until a skin forms.
- Add tomato sauce and meatballs followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy and solid in the center.
- Once ready, carefully remove from the oven.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
When making the recipe, it’s important to check the state of your leftover spaghetti and meatballs. If they’re on the dry side, just microwave them with a few tablespoons of water. The moisture from the water will help liven the meal again.
Another ingredient to look out for is the pasta sauce. Tomato sauce can turn a little bitter overnight so adding fresh ingredients like basil or lemon juice can refresh the tomato sauce. You can also opt out and use marinara or pizza sauce from a jar as well.
If you’re looking to try it with a little bit more flavor, try using parmesan or Grana Padano cheese. These are both great for elevating this dish to a fancier scale.
If you’re worried that your frittata will stick, try brushing the pan with an even coating of oil and heating the pan in the oven before cooking with it. That will create a nonstick coating and will help ensure an easy extraction.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 15.1gProtein: 18.6gFat: 20.7gSaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 165mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 5g
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