Frittatina di Pasta
A crispy-edged Italian frittata loaded with leftover spaghetti, eggs, and a mix of ham and cheese. Ready in 25 minutes—pure comfort in a skillet.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 345
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 6 oz spaghetti, cooked
- 6 large eggs
- 3 oz ham, diced
- ½ cup Pecorino Romano, grated
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Whisk eggs with milk, half the cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 3
Add cooked spaghetti and ham to the skillet, breaking the pasta into 2-inch pieces, and stir for 1 minute.
- 4
Pour egg mixture evenly over the pasta, tilting the pan so it settles to the bottom.
- 5
Cook without stirring for 6–7 minutes until edges brown and center still jiggles slightly.
- 6
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Slide the skillet under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until the top is golden.
- 7
Let cool for 2 minutes. Slide onto a cutting board, garnish with fresh herbs, and cut into wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- broiler or toaster oven
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