SPAGHETTI FRITTATA (Frittata di spaghetti) - Original Italian recipe

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti (uncooked; can be fresh or dried)
• 4 Eggs (large, at room temperature)
• 60 ml Milk (whole or 2% milk)
• 100 g Scamorza Cheese (shredded; can substitute mozzarella, Emmental or Gruyère)
• 4 slices Bacon (rind removed, cut into thin strips; can substitute ham or salami)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente (about 8‑10 minutes). Drain in a colander and set aside to cool slightly.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Prepare Cheese and Bacon

   While the pasta cooks, cut the scamorza into small cubes (or shred) and slice the bacon into thin strips. If using ham or salami, cut into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Mix the Egg Base

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, shredded scamorza, a pinch of salt and pepper until fully combined.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine Pasta, Bacon and Egg Mixture

   Add the drained spaghetti and raw bacon strips to the bowl with the egg‑cheese mixture. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.

   Time: PT2M

5. Sauté Garlic

   Heat the olive oil in a large non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium‑high

6. Cook the Omelette Base

   Pour the pasta‑egg mixture into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Cook on high heat for 1 minute until the edges start to set.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high

7. Finish Cooking Covered

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with its lid, and let the omelette cook gently for 15‑20 minutes until the interior is set.

   Time: PT18M

   Temperature: low

8. Flip the Omelette

   Place a large plate over the skillet, carefully invert the omelette onto the plate, then slide it back into the pan (or use the lid to flip). Cook the other side uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the top.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

9. Rest and Serve

   Transfer the finished spaghetti omelette to a serving plate, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

700

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

3 g