Pasta frittata with ham

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 ounces Angel hair pasta OR: 2 cups cooked pasta
1 cup Onion; finely chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic; finely chopped
6 slices (6 oz) low-fat deli-style ham; chopped
4 Eggs
4 Egg whites
½ cup Part-skim Mozzarella cheese; shredded
¾ cup Parmesan cheese; grated
2 tablespoons Parsley; chopped
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 pinch Ground hot red pepper

Directions

Makes : 4 servings at $1.12 each. Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes. Bake: at 450° for 10 minutes.

1. Heat oven to 450-F. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, coat large nonstick skillet with ovenproof handle with nonstick cooking spray. Add onion; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add ham; cook 1 minute. Set aside.

3. Lightly beat eggs, egg whites, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper in medium-size bowl. Stir in drained pasta and ham mixture from skillet.

4. Recoat same skillet with nonstick spray. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven.

5. Bake in 450° oven 10 minutes or until top is set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

Nutrient Value Per Serving: 336 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated), 28 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 982 mg sodium, 247 mg cholesterol. Source: Famil y Circle ¾/97

Recipe by: Mangia! Italian Favorites Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1005 by "M. Hicks" <nitro_ii@...> on Jan 12, 1998

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