Best 8 Frittata Basic Pasta And Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in culinary bliss with an array of delectable recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and cooking skills. For those seeking a quick and easy vegetarian meal, the Basic Pasta and Cheese Frittata is a lifesaver. This simple yet satisfying dish combines the goodness of pasta, eggs, cheese, and herbs, resulting in a golden-brown, fluffy masterpiece.

Pasta enthusiasts will rejoice at the One-Pot Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce, an all-in-one dish that marries al dente pasta with a vibrant, flavorful pesto sauce. Craving something hearty and filling? The One-Pot Sausage Pasta with Peppers and Onions delivers with its savory blend of sausage, peppers, onions, and a rich tomato sauce, all simmered together in one pot for maximum flavor.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are an absolute treat. These chewy, chocolatey bars are effortlessly prepared and guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. On the other hand, the No-Bake Cheesecake Bites offer a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling and a graham cracker crust, minus the hassle of baking.

Last but not least, the Classic Mac and Cheese is a timeless comfort food elevated with a homemade cheese sauce that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Each recipe in this article provides step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and enticing photos to guide you through the cooking process and ensure success in the kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA AND CHEESE FRITTATA



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This dish is great for a no-fuss family dinner and makes for a terrific brunch, too. Try it using leftover spaghetti and meatballs or Orecchiette with Bacon and Tomato Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup ricotta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 large eggs
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups Orecchiette with Bacon and Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmesan, and eggs; season with salt and pepper. Fold in reserved pasta until well combined.
  • Heat broiler. In a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add pasta mixture, pressing with the back of a rubber spatula to spread it evenly in skillet. Cook, without stirring, until golden brown and set on bottom, about 6 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and broil until frittata is golden brown, about 4 minutes. With a thin spatula, loosen frittata from skillet; invert onto a large plate. Cut into wedges; serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g

EGG PASTA FRITTATA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 12 ounce box egg fettuccini pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg, eyeball it
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
12 extra large eggs, beaten
Ham Steaks, recipe follows
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 large ham steaks, cut in halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add pasta and cook 6 minutes -- to a chewy al dente. Pasta will continue to cook in frittata. Drain and reserve.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet with oven safe handle over medium high heat. If all of your skillets have rubber handles, cover handle tightly in foil to protect it. Add oil and butter and melt together. Add cream and reduce for about 3 minutes. Add cheese and nutmeg, salt and pepper. Toss sauce with cooked pasta to coat. Add parsley and beaten eggs to the skillet and stir gently to combine. Allow the eggs to set up on the bottom of the pan and become firm. Transfer pan to hot oven and bake 10 minutes, until golden. Serve from the pan or transfer to a platter. Serve hot or cold, cutting frittata into wedges and serve with Ham Steaks.
  • Heat a large skillet, with olive oil. Add the ham steaks and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

PASTA FRITTATA



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This well-seasoned frittata, starring ham, eggs, cheese and pasta, is always popular on a buffet. It bakes up a lovely golden brown and slices like a dream. Folks can bring their appetites when this dish is served and walk away satisfied! - Penny McBride Decatur, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces sliced deli ham, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 eggs
3 egg whites
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • In an ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil. Add ham and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and egg whites. Add cheese, parsley and seasonings. Add the ham mixture and pasta., Coat the same skillet with cooking spray if necessary. Add pasta mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Uncover. Bake at 400° for 13 minutes or until set. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 251mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

FRITTATA (BASIC PASTA AND CHEESE)



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This is a take on a recipe from Giada at Food Network. It is great for beakfast through brunch. The wedges are easy to take and serve and may be eaten out of hand. This basic recipe is nice. You can vary the pasta, cheese, additions and seasonings to suit your taste.

Provided by Momma Dukes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 wedges, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
3 tablespoons cream
1 cup grated cheese, of choice (eg. Parmesean or Swiss and or Cheddar)
4 cups cooked leftover pasta, of choice (eg. Penne or Spagetti)
1 -2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh herbs of choice (eg. Thyme or Parsley or Basil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and cream together. Gently fold in the cheese, pasta and rest of ingredients. One at a time, in that order.
  • In a nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the edges start to brown.
  • Flip the frittata by sliding it onto a large plate or tray then carefully inverting it back into the pan. Continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes more.
  • Remove from pan then cut into wedges and serve. This is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
  • (You may also add about 1/2 cup of leftovers such as cubed meat or diced sauted vegetables mixing and matching to suit your taste. Some of my favorites are ham and Swiss, or chicken and cheddar with a tablespoon or so of canned green chilies. Be creative, find your own then share the results).

THYME PASTA FRITTATA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 19m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 eggs
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan
3 cups cooked and cooled penne pasta
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, pasta, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Using a spatula, slide the frittata onto a dinner plate. Carefully invert the frittata back into the skillet and continue to cook until firm, 5 to 6 minutes
  • Garnish with the remaining thyme. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

PASTA FRITTATA



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This dish is one recipe calling for leftover pasta that is actually worth planning for. It's portable, it's endlessly versatile, and it's practically foolproof. Substitute almost any cheese for the Parmesan (or leave it out altogether) and toss in any cooked vegetable or meat. Make it your own. One last bit of advice from Mr. Bittman: "The key to extreme enjoyment is to make sure that some ends of pasta pieces protrude from the top of the mixture when you put it in the oven. They will become crunchy, giving the leftover pasta yet one more pleasant dimension."

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or other long pasta (or about 1/2 pound cooked pasta)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced pancetta, bacon or prosciutto, optional
6 eggs
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • If using leftover cooked pasta, chop it up. If using dried pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Cook pasta until barely tender, somewhat short of where you would normally cook it. Drain, and immediately toss it in a wide bowl with half the butter or oil. Cool it a bit.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put remaining butter or oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, and turn heat to medium-high. If you are using meat, add it, and cook, stirring occasionally until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. (If not using meat, proceed.)
  • In large bowl, combine pasta with remaining ingredients, along with salt and pepper (less salt if you are using meat). Pour into skillet, and turn heat to medium-low. Use a spoon if necessary to even out top of frittata. Cook undisturbed until mixture firms up on bottom, then transfer to oven. Bake just until top is set, about 10 minutes. Remove, and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

EASY OVEN FRITTATA



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Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish is packed with peas, sweetcorn and peppers - it'll help you get your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Snack

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ tsp olive oil
85g fusilli or macaroni
1 leek or 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
85g frozen or canned sweetcorn
85g frozen peas
1 red pepper , deseeded and chopped
2 large eggs
150ml semi-skimmed milk
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (preferably lemon thyme)
50g extra mature vegetarian chedder , grated
2 tbsp finely grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Grease a 1.2 litre baking dish with the olive oil.
  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water in a large pan for 8 mins. Add all the vegetables and cook for another 2-3 mins until the pasta is tender and the vegetables slightly softened. Drain, then tip into the baking dish and mix well.
  • Beat together the eggs and milk in a jug and add the thyme. Mix the two cheeses together and add most of it to the egg mixture, then season. Pour into the baking dish, stir gently, then scatter the rest of the cheese on top. Bake for 35-40 mins until set and golden. Cool for a few mins, then serve with a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.72 milligram of sodium

BACON CHEESE FRITTATA



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Make this frittata even easier by using cooked bacon from the freezer. It's a wonderful dish to serve at brunch or to take as leftovers for lunch.

Provided by Mildred Marie Martin

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices bacon
6 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Beat eggs, milk, butter, salt, and ground pepper in a bowl; pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with onions, bacon, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 227.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 602.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips for a Perfect Frittata and Pasta Dish:

  • For a fluffy frittata, be sure to whisk the eggs and milk together until they are light and foamy.
  • Add your favorite fillings to the frittata mixture, such as cooked bacon, sausage, vegetables, or cheese.
  • Cook the frittata over medium heat until it is set and golden brown.
  • For a creamy pasta and cheese dish, use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and rinse it.
  • Combine the pasta, cheese, and your favorite sauce in a baking dish and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Frittatas and pasta dishes are both delicious and versatile meals that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. By following these tips, you can create perfect frittatas and pasta dishes that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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