Frittata with Chard and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 7/29/2020

Serve this frittata with salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a quick and delicious supper.

40 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min
Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 pound Swiss chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/3 cup 2 percent reduced-fat milk
  • 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti (4 ounces uncooked pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup shredded Provolone or mozzarella cheese

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Directions

  1. Rinse chard and place in a large pot with water clinging to leaves. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out excess water.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Combine eggs, milk, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir in spaghetti and chard
  4. Melt butter in a large ovenproof skillet. Add egg mixture; cover and cook over low heat until top is almost set, 10 to 13 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle frittata with provolone cheese and broil 3 minutes, or until golden brown.