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Sicilian Spaghetti Frittata: A Crispy Revival of Leftover Pasta
A wonderfully rustic Sicilian frittata that turns leftover tomato-sauced spaghetti into a golden, crunchy delight.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400 g spaghetti (already cooked with tomato sauce, or prepared fresh)
- ✓ 500 ml tomato sauce
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ 200 g grated Sicilian pecorino
- ✓ 60 g breadcrumbs
- ✓ 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ Trapani sea salt
If you’ve ever found yourself with a pot of leftover spaghetti in rich tomato sauce and wondered how to give it a second life, this wonderfully rustic Sicilian dish might just become your new favourite trick. In many Sicilian homes, nothing goes to waste – especially not pasta – and this frittata is the most delicious proof. Crunchy on the outside, soft and savoury within, it’s the sort of recipe that feels like it was invented for cosy autumn evenings or lazy weekend lunches. Whether you’re starting from leftover pasta or cooking it fresh, this is a dish that celebrates simplicity, comfort and a good dose of Mediterranean sunshine – even when the British weather refuses to cooperate.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Cook the spaghetti until al dente and drain, or use leftover pasta already dressed in tomato sauce.
- 2
Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan with the garlic, stir in the tomato sauce, season with salt and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Toss the pasta with the tomato sauce and discard the garlic.
- 4
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, mix in the pecorino, then fold this mixture through the pasta.
- 5
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the base.
- 6
Spoon in the pasta, press it down gently with a spoon and cook until the underside becomes golden and crisp.
- 7
Flip the frittata using a plate or lid, then cook the second side until perfectly crunchy.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an even richer flavour, you can add small cubes of tuma or a sprinkle of Ragusano caciocavallo. A few basil leaves stirred into the tomato sauce will also lend a fragrant Sicilian touch.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the frittata in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Reheat in a frying pan to preserve its crispiness.
- • You can freeze it in portions and reheat in the oven.
🍷 Pairing
Serve with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red that pairs beautifully with the frittata’s rustic character.
Now that you’ve discovered this traditional Sicilian way of reviving leftover spaghetti, you can turn even the simplest ingredients into something irresistible. Enjoy every golden, crunchy bite!
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