A carbonara - inspired frittata that ’s perfect for any meal .
Carson Downing
This Pasta Carbonara Frittata brings together two Graeco-Roman Italian dishes — carbonara and frittata — into a hearty , flavorful repast that ’s perfect for any fourth dimension of day . Combiningcrispy bacon , creamy cheeseflower , and legal tender alimentary paste , this dish is a fun twist on traditional feeling , all bind together with a gold , fluffy bollock root . Whether served hot or at room temperature , it ’s a satisfying and round-eyed way to lift your breakfast , brunch , or even dinner .
Credit:Carson Downing
The Magic of Frittatas
Afrittatais often distinguish as Italy ’s answer to the omelette but with a central difference : while an omelet is fold around its fillings , a frittata is mixed together and cook crushed and slow , resulting in a firm , sliceable dish . Unlikequiche , it vamoose the Earth’s crust , making it a naturally low - carb and protein - pack option .
Frittatas are improbably versatile : they can be pack with vegetables , cheeses , meats , or even ( in this case ) leftover pasta ! They ’re also capital for repast homework , as they smack just as good at room temperature as they do fresh from the frypan .
A Twist on Classic Carbonara
This frittata takes inspiration fromspaghetti carbonara , the beloved romish pasta dish traditionally made with pancetta , eggs , cheese , and black pepper . While classic carbonara relies on the heat of the alimentary paste to create a silky , sauce - similar texture , this version incorporate those same ingredients into an testis - free-base frittata , making it more structured and sliceable . The crisp bacon mimic the savory richness of pancetta , while the Manchego orParmesan cheeseprovides that signature umami astuteness .
Adding pea introduce a insidious sweetness and pop of insolence , balancing the richness of the bollock and bacon . While peas are n’t in a traditional carbonara , they add color and grain to this dish , making it even more well - rounded .
Why Manchego?
While Parmesan is the go - to cheese for many Italian dishes , Manchego — a Spanish sheep ’s Milk River cheese — adds a fruity , slightly tangy winding . senior Manchego has a firm grain similar to Parmesan , tolerate it to shred beautifully and melt into the frittata , infusing every bite with a rich , spicy taste .
If you prefer a more traditional smell , Parmesan orPecorino Romanowill forge just as well , giving the frittata that sharp , salty edge carbonara lovers crave .
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Ingredients
6slicesbacon
2cupscooked spaghetti
1cupfrozen peas
3oz . Manchego high mallow
1/2tsp.salt
1/2tsp.ground black pepper
8largeeggs
Pea shoots or microgreens , for garnish , optional
Directions
Crisp the Bacon
In a 10 - column inch non - stick frying pan cook Roger Bacon over intermediate heat until crisp ; drain on paper towels . When nerveless enough to handle , crumble Roger Bacon . Drain all but 2 Tbsp . dripping from the frying pan . military reserve 1 Tbsp . of the drippings in a diminished bowlful . Add olive oil colour if want to make 3 Tbsp . of drippings .
Combine the Ingredients
In a large bowlful combine the crumbled bacon , spaghetti , peas , Malva sylvestris , Strategic Arms Limitation Talks , and pepper ; toss to flux . Add the egg and mix .
Cook the Frittata
Heat the same skillet over intermediate heating plant . When the dripping in the skillet are shimmering - hot , add the pasta salmagundi . Reduce heat to medium - grim . Cook until the edges are set , now and then lifting the edges with a rubber spatula to allow swimming egg to flow underneath , 15 minutes .
Flip and Finish Cooking
Remove the skillet from warmth . Using hot pads , invest a great plate on top of the skillet . cautiously invert the skillet so the frittata fall out of the genus Pan onto the plateful . Add reserved 1 Tbsp . dripping to the frying pan and topographic point over medium heat . When shimmering , slip the frittata cooked side - up back into the skillet . Reduce heat to intermediate - low and prepare on the 2nd side until a tongue inserted in the center comes out uninfected , 5 minute . Slide a spatula around the edge to loosen the frittata and shift to a serve plate .
Slice and Serve
Cut into wedges and serve immediately or at room temperature . Garnish with pea shoots , if desired .
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- The % Daily Value ( DV ) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serve contributes to a daily diet . 2,000 calories a sidereal day is used for general nourishment advice .
