froga tat-tarja (maltese vermicelli omelette)

1 Pinch
Cincinnati, OH
Updated on Jun 24, 2018

This crispy Maltese style spaghetti omelet is made with pasta, eggs, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked vermicelli (angel hair) pasta
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • - salt and pepper
  • - olive oil

How To Make froga tat-tarja (maltese vermicelli omelette)

  • Step 1
    Break vermicelli pasta in half lengthwise and cook until al dente and drain, then rinse under cold water and drain again. It should not be hot when mixed with other ingredients.
  • Step 2
    Whisk together the ricotta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and black pepper.
  • Step 3
    Toss cooled pasta with egg mixture.
  • Step 4
    Heat one tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet and add one fourth of the pasta, spreading out to make a pancake.
  • Step 5
    Cook over moderately low heat until golden underneath, then flip using a large pancake turner and brown the other side.
  • Step 6
    Turn out to a serving plate and repeat to make four omelets total.

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Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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