Asparagus Frittata Recipe

Name: Asparagus Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half; 4 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons water or 1% low-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup sliced mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/3 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese; 1 cup bottled or homemade marinara sauce

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons water or 1% low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/3 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1 cup bottled or homemade marinara sauce

1
Bring 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil; add pasta, and boil 6 minutes or until almost tender.
2
While pasta cooks, combine 4 eggs and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk. Set aside.
3
Cut asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place oil and butter in an ovenproof 10-inch nonstick skillet, and place over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add asparagus, and saute 2 minutes. Remove asparagus from pan. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until onion is tender and liquid evaporates. Remove pan from heat. Add asparagus. Drain pasta, and add to vegetables in pan. Stir in chopped basil and oregano.
4
Pour egg mixture over vegetables and pasta in pan. Place over medium heat. Cover and cook 8 minutes or until top is almost set (do not stir). Sprinkle with cheese.
5
Preheat broiler.
6
Broil 2 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges. Serve with marinara.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half, 4 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Frittata

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