Name: Spaghetti Frittata
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti or 4 cups cooked; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium onions, chopped; 4 large eggs; 0.5 cup nonfat milk; 0.33333334326744 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tomato, diced (optional)

Spaghetti Frittata

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Vegetarian Healthy Aging Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti or 4 cups cooked
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
4 large eggs
½ cup nonfat milk
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tomato, diced (optional)

Directions

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and refresh with cold water. (Skip this step if using leftover spaghetti.)
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Wipe out the pan.
Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in the onions, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Add the spaghetti.
Coat the pan well with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and distribute evenly in the pan. Cook until the underside is golden, turning the pan around on the burner occasionally to ensure even cooking, 3 to 5 minutes.
Invert a large platter over the pan, grasp the platter and pan with oven mitts and carefully turn over. Lift off the pan and spray it again with cooking spray. Slide the frittata back into the pan and cook until the bottom is golden. Slide the frittata onto the platter. Garnish with tomato, if using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257	Calories
8g	Fat
36g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g	25%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Vitamin A 383IU	8%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Folate 52mcg	13%
Sodium 535mg	23%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 69mg	16%
Potassium 260mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.