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Golden pasta frittata with sausage and parmesan in a nonstick skillet, crispy edges visible

Easy 30-Minute Pasta Frittata with Sausage and Parmesan

A crispy, golden skillet frittata made with angel hair pasta, Italian sausage, eggs, and Parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes using simple pantry staples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 371

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese shredded, freshly grated preferred
  • 0.25 cup pepperoncini peppers chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz Italian sausage bulk, mild or spicy
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and minced
  • 3 cups water for boiling pasta
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for boiling pasta
  • 6 oz angel hair pasta uncooked, broken in half
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt for pasta water
  • 3 tbsp oil for crisping pasta

Equipment

  • 10-inch nonstick skillet with lid
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Tongs
  • Large plate for flipping
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, chopped pepperoncini peppers, parsley, and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble in the Italian sausage and chopped onion. Cook for about 4 minutes, breaking up the meat, until cooked through and onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant. Scrape into the egg bowl. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
  3. Add 3 cups water to the same skillet over high heat. Add the angel hair pasta broken in half, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 8 to 12 minutes until all water evaporates and you hear the oil sizzling.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Stop stirring and use a spatula to lift pasta edges every minute or two to prevent sticking. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
  5. Push pasta up the sides of the skillet to cover the full surface. Pour the egg and sausage mixture over the top. Use tongs to gently lift sections of pasta so the egg flows toward the pan bottom without breaking the crispy layer.
  6. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on medium for 5 minutes. Edges should be set and bottom golden brown. If center looks very raw, cover and cook 2 to 3 more minutes.
  7. Put on oven mitts. Place a large plate over the skillet and flip the frittata onto it, browned side up. Slide back into the skillet raw side down. Tuck edges back in with a spatula if needed.
  8. Cook over medium heat until the second side is lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Slide onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

To use leftover pasta: skip the boiling steps and add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan over medium heat. Add cooked pasta, spread it out, and pick up from the crisping step. Any pasta shape works. Adapted from America's Test Kitchen: One Pan Dinners.