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The Authentic Italian Pasta Frittata Recipe

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Quick and Easy Frittata di Pasta Recipe

This authentic Italian recipe for frittata di pasta is perfect for using up leftover pasta. True to the Italian tradition of avoiding food waste, this dish mixes cold pasta with eggs and seasoning, then cooks it in a frying pan to create a versatile and delicious meal.

A key theme in Italian regional cooking is minimizing waste. Italians often use leftovers to create meals that can be even more delicious than the original dishes.

Frittata di pasta, originating in Naples but popular throughout southern Italy, is a beloved home-cooked recipe. It transforms cooked pasta into a one-pan meal, antipasto, or picnic dish. Although spaghetti is commonly used, any pasta shape works, with or without sauce. The essential step is to ensure the pasta is cold before starting the recipe.

Watch Valeria and Benedetta prepare their cherished family recipe for frittata di pasta in this Foodie Sisters video, then try it at home yourself!

Frittata di Pasta

Ingredients

  • 350 g (12.3 oz) cold pasta, with or without sauce
  • 4-5 eggs
  • Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Egg Mixture:
    • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
  2. Mix the Pasta:
    • Roughly chop the cold pasta and add it to the bowl. Use your hands to mix, ensuring all the pasta is covered with egg. Add a couple of generous handfuls of grated Parmigiano and mix again.
  3. Cook the Frittata:
    • Heat a good splash of olive oil in a frying pan, coating the bottom. When hot, add the pasta mixture, pressing down to compact it together.
    • Cook on moderate heat for a few minutes. When the bottom has formed a crust, use a plate or pan lid to flip the frittata over and continue to cook until golden and firm on both sides, and the pasta is heated through.
  4. Serve:
    • Serve hot or cold.

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