Pasta Frittata
This mildly seasoned frittata—basically an omelet without the work—is a different way to use leftover pasta.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6, 1 wedge per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg substitute, milk, parsley, oregano, and salt.
Step 3
Stir the pasta into the mushroom mixture. Pour the egg substitute mixture over all. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, covered, for 8 minutes.
Step 4
Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to continue cooking and melt the mozzarella. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan.
Cajun Frittata with Pasta
Step 5
Substitute chopped green or red bell pepper for the zucchini, salt-free Cajun seasoning for the salt, and 3 ounces shredded low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese for the mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cook’s Tip
Step 6
If you don’t have any leftover pasta, cook 4 ounces of dried angel hair (without salt or oil) to use instead of the spaghetti or noodles. The angel hair will cook in about the same amount of time it takes you to cook the mushrooms, zucchini, and onion. Don’t use fresh or refrigerated pasta in this recipe. It will break down and become a solid mass.
nutrition information
Step 7
(Per Serving)
Step 8
Calories: 140
Step 9
Total Fat: 2.5g
Step 10
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 11
Trans: 0.0g
Step 12
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 13
Monounsaturated: 0.5g
Step 14
Cholesterol: 6mg
Step 15
Sodium: 330mg
Step 16
Carbohydrates: 18g
Step 17
Fiber: 3g
Step 18
Sugars: 4g
Step 19
Protein: 13g
Step 20
Dietary Exchanges
Step 21
1 Starch
Step 22
1 Lean Meat
Cajun Frittata with Pasta
Step 23
(Per Serving)
Step 24
Calories: 131
Step 25
Total Fat: 1.5g
Step 26
Saturated: 0.5g
Step 27
Trans: 0.0g
Step 28
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 29
Monounsaturated: 0.5g
Step 30
Cholesterol: 3mg
Step 31
Sodium: 190mg
Step 32
Carbohydrates: 18g
Step 33
Fiber: 3g
Step 34
Sugars: 3g
Step 35
Protein: 12g
Step 36
Dietary Exchanges
Step 37
1 Starch
Step 38
1 Very Lean Meat