# Pasta frittata (from Jamie Oliver)

Video: [Pasta Frittata | Gennaro Contaldo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM) by [Jamie Oliver](https://www.youtube.com/@JamieOliver).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.13 per serving, ~$8.53 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$18.87* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 eggs chicken eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 40 g Parmesan cheese
- 400 g cooked spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5-6 tomatoes cherry tomatoes
- some mozzarella cheese
- some fresh basil leaves

## Steps

1. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=18s) Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl.
2. [0:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=25s) Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
3. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=33s) Whisk the eggs thoroughly.
4. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=62s) Grate Parmesan cheese into the egg mixture and whisk again.
5. [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=71s) Add cooked spaghetti into the egg mixture.
6. [1:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=75s) Mix the pasta and egg mixture thoroughly with a fork.
7. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=81s) Heat olive oil in a medium oven-proof frying pan over medium heat.
8. [1:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=96s) Pour the pasta and egg mixture into the hot pan, pressing it down.
9. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=127s) Cook on the stovetop over moderate heat for about 5 minutes.
10. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=134s) Transfer the pan to the oven at 200°C for 5 minutes.
11. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=141s) Slice cherry tomatoes on a cutting board.
12. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=151s) Remove the pan from the oven.
13. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=184s) Invert the frittata onto a plate.
14. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=195s) Slide the frittata back into the frying pan.
15. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=198s) Slice mozzarella cheese and arrange pieces on top of the frittata.
16. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=200s) Top the mozzarella with sliced cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
17. [3:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=205s) Return the pan to the oven for about 5 minutes.
18. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=209s) Remove the pan from the oven and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
19. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0bL0gOzYM&t=254s) Transfer the pasta frittata to a wooden board and slice into portions.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- grater
- fork
- oven-proof frying pan
- cutting board
- knife
- plate
- wooden board

## What the video didn't say

- Exact amount of mozzarella cheese
- Exact amount of fresh basil
- Exact cooking time on stovetop

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