Broccoli and Spaghetti Frittata Sandwich

Posted by Sandy Gluck

What's a frittata? It's an Italian omelet that's delicious hot, cold, or at room temperature. Put it between two slices of bread, and you have a delicious and unexpected sandwich.

This pretty much proves the theory (Brent Ridge's theory) that you can put almost anything between two slices of bread. This frittata truly lends itself to a great sandwich.

With the exception of broccoli, you'll likely have most of the ingredients on hand. No broccoli? Try some zucchini or whatever your favorite vegetable of the moment might be.

I made sandwiches using focaccia bread, but you can use whatever type of bread you like –- enough for six sandwiches.

The Recipe:
Broccoli and Spaghetti Frittata Sandwich
Makes six sandwiches

Coarse salt
4 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
4 cups broccoli florets (from 1 head)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
5 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons water
Focaccia bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook spaghetti until 3 minutes short of al dente. Add broccoli and garlic and cook 3 minutes more; drain well.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, Parmesan, water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add spaghetti, broccoli, and garlic and mix to combine.

3. In a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Pour in egg mixture and cook without stirring until starting to set around the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the oven and cook until set, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Slide the frittata out of the pan onto a plate and refrigerate. Once cold cut into 6 pieces. Place between focaccia bread to make 6 sandwiches.

Catch today's sandwich on my radio show, Everyday Food on Sirius 112, today at 11 a.m. ET.

Comments

[Joe]

Love the blog. I just made frittata for breakfast a few days ago. Come by and check it out and let me know what you think.

Joe

http://cookingquest.wordpress.com

[sandy gluck]

Joe,
Love the frittata nice blog too!