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Roasted red pepper frittata

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 1449kcal

Ingredients

  • 50 g g2oz dried vermicelli
  • 6 eggs
  • 4 tbsp full cream
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • 1 handful fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 roasted red peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the following fine - one large red onion, 1 handful each basil and parsley, 2 roasted red peppers, crush 2 pods garlic. Keep aside.
  • Cook the pasta as per package instructions, drain well, snip into short lengths and keep aside
  • Meanwhile, break 6 eggs in a bowl and whisk, add 4 tbsp of full cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan and the chopped basil and parsley.
  • Add the snipped pasta and the chopped roasted red peppers to the above egg mixture.
  • Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil to a large ovenproof frying pan (cast iron) and fry the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the egg and pasta mixture into the frying pan and stir well. Cook over a low to medium heat, without stirring for 3-5 minutes or until the frittata is set underneath. Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan and bake in oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 to 8 minutes. Finally, broil for 2 minutes to brown on top.
  • Before serving, let it stand for at least 10 minutes. Cut into triangles and serve warm or cold with a green salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1449kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 99g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Cholesterol: 1162mg | Sodium: 3210mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3908IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 1437mg | Iron: 7mg