Frittata di Pasta
Leftover spaghetti baked into a golden frittata.
Ingredients
- 200 g Spaghetti
- 6 Egg
- 60 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Cook the spaghetti, then drain and cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs with parmesan, parsley, and pepper, then fold in the pasta.
- Set the frittata in oil over low heat until the edges firm, then flip.
- Slide out, cut into wedges, and serve.
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About Frittata di Pasta
Frittata di Pasta is the Neapolitan cook's answer to leftover spaghetti — cold pasta bound with beaten egg and Parmigiano and cooked into a golden, sliceable cake. It's true cucina povera, a way of turning yesterday's dinner into something new rather than wasting it, and it's beloved across Southern Italy as picnic and lunchbox food precisely because it's as good at room temperature as it is hot. The eggs and cheese set around the strands so the outside crisps into a browned crust while the inside stays tender, threaded with pasta. Parsley and black pepper keep it savory and fresh.
The character depends on cooking it slowly over low heat so the frittata sets and browns without the eggs turning rubbery, then flipping it to firm the second side — the maneuver that gives it its signature two-sided golden crust. Cooling the spaghetti slightly before folding it into the egg keeps the mixture from scrambling. It's genuinely great cut into wedges and packed for a picnic, sliced for an antipasto, or served warm with a simple salad. Any leftover long pasta works, and a sauced version brings even more flavor to the party, making it one of the most forgiving and frugal dishes in the Italian repertoire.
Frittata di Pasta: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frittata di Pasta?
A serving has about 448 calories — 21.7g protein, 39.4g carbs, 22.1g fat, 2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Frittata di Pasta gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Spaghetti. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Frittata di Pasta dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Frittata di Pasta take to make?
About 24 minutes start to finish, but only around 14 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Frittata di Pasta?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Frittata di Pasta make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.