Broccoli baked spaghetti frittata with bacon and three cheeses
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1/4cup olive oil
  • 350g dried spaghetti
  • salt
  • 500g broccoli stems removed and coarsely chopped
  • 3cloves garlicminced
  • freshly ground black pepperto taste
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2cup ricotta cheese
  • 2cups shredded Mozzarelladivided
  • 3/4cup freshly grated Parmesandivided
  • 6slices baconcooked and crumbled
  • 2teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180c. Lightly oil a rectangular 33 x 23cm baking dish with some of the olive oil.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and cook pasta until al dente. Drain in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water, drain again and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
  3. Heat remaining olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli rabe and cook, tossing with tongs, until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Let cool.
  4. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add ricotta and beat until fairly smooth. Add cooked spaghetti, broccoli rabe, black pepper to taste, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, bacon, crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well.
  5. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until heated through and spaghetti is starting to brown in places. Cut into squares and serve.