Onions and Pancetta Capellini Frittata
Recipe by Christina Cavallaro Edick
Serves 6-8
1 cup caramelized onions*
8 oz angel hair pasta (cooked, or left over)
2 TBL olive oil
4 oz pancetta finely chopped
8 eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter
Heat olive oil and add pancetta and sauté until crisp. Add to cooked pasta and mix well. In medium bowl, beat the eggs until creamy. Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir and mix well. In ovenproof frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter until it foams. Add the pasta mixture. Shake the pan so that the pasta is spread evenly. Sauté until pasta beings to turn golden. Add the egg mixture, reduce the heat and cook until the eggs appear slightly firm. Place in oven and bake until eggs are set (about 10 minutes) To serve, invert onto a large serving plate and serve onto warmed plates.
OPTIONS: You can use egg substitute as part of the 8 eggs. And if like you can make it with turkey bacon or prosciutto instead pancetta.
*To caramelize onions: Add 2-3 yellow onions to a skillet with 2 tbls olive oil. Sauté for about 5 minutes and then add a dash of sea salt. Cook on medium-low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes until the onions are very soft, golden brown, and caramelized.