Pasta Carbonara Frittata
an easy and delicious breakfast pasta recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices of uncured turkey bacon
- 2 leeks rinsed well, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound whole wheat or regular angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti cooked al dente
- 6 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan or saute pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Place bacon strips on paper towels and cook in a microwave about 4-5 minutes, or until crisp. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Cook leaks in olive oil until wilted, and just starting to turn brown in spots.
- Mix together beaten eggs, cream, milk, parmesan cheese,salt, pepper and parsley in a medium bowl. Add bacon and leeks and stir well to combine.
- Lay pasta on the bottom of the baking or sauté pan. Pour egg mixture over all to cover.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until frittata is puffed and lightly golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 663mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1068IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg
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