Spaghetti Frittata

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1 small onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup chopped mushroom
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked spaghetti

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat and saute onion, mushrooms, bell pepper and ham for 5 minutes, or until onion has softened, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl; then whisk in the cheese, half the parsley, the salt and pepper and the cooked onion mixture.

3. 3

   Cut cooked spaghetti into 2-inch lengths and stir into egg mixture.

4. 4

   In the same skillet you used to cook onions etc, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat; try to coat the sides as well as the bottom.

5. 5

   Pour in egg mixture and cook, without stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and most of the mixture is set.

6. 6

   Now carefully invert frittata onto a plate, then slide back into skillet, cooked side up.

7. 7

   Cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until golden on the bottom.

8. 8

   Garnish with remaining parsley and serve, cut in wedges; just as good warm as hot.

9. 9

   For Vegetarian omit the ham.