This pesto spaghetti frittata is a terrific way to use leftover spaghetti. Easily made with frozen mixed vegetables and prepared pesto, it is perfect for breakfast, brunch or a light supper.
Ingredients
- 6 ducks eggs
- 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups half-and-half cream
- 0.25 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons pesto , plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
- 1 pound frozen mixed carrots , broccoli, zucchini, and cauliflowe
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 ounces cooked spaghett
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Whisk eggs, Parmesan cheese, half and half, ricotta, pesto, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
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3
Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl; cook on High in the microwave until thawed, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
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Melt butter in an ovenproof nonstick skillet. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add steamed vegetables, and toss to coat.
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5
Pour half of egg mixture into the skillet. Toss cooked spaghetti with remaining egg mixture. Pour egg-coated pasta into the skillet. Cook 5 minutes.
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6
Bake in the skillet in the preheated oven until eggs are firm, about 25 minutes. Remove, cut into wedges, and serve with more pesto if desired.
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