Spaghetti — or “superghetti,” as I jokingly call it — gives me endless options for quick, tasty meals. It works beautifully in dishes like spaghetti shrimp, a simple tomato sauce pasta, or this spaghetti omelette that can resemble a frittata. I love having pasta for breakfast when it’s tucked into an omelette: comforting, filling and delicious.
Pasta for breakfast? Yes, please. This omelette combines cooked spaghetti with fresh vegetables and eggs to make a crisp-edged, tender-centered breakfast that’s hard to resist. It’s great on its own or folded into a sandwich for an easy handheld meal.
I grew up in Cameroon and this spaghetti omelette is one of those comfort foods that reminds me of home. Cameroonians have a knack for combining simple ingredients into memorable dishes. Imagine eggs and spaghetti coming together—truly a match made in culinary heaven.
Watch How to Make Spaghetti Omelette
If you love spaghetti, you might also enjoy variations like Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken or a Cameroonian Spaghetti Omelette Sandwich. This omelette is customizable and forgiving—add your favorite vegetables, proteins, or spices.
Spaghetti Omelette
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups boiled spaghetti see Note 1
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
- 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 seasoning cube (Maggi) 4g cube
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 sprigs parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
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Place the chopped tomato, onion, bell pepper, parsley, cracked eggs and white pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning cube on top. Beat with a fork to combine, then add the boiled spaghetti and mix well.
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Heat the oil in a skillet on high for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Pour the spaghetti-and-egg mixture into the skillet and spread it evenly. Cook on very low heat for about 8 minutes until the egg sets, then flip and cook the other side for about 3 minutes.
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Serve warm.
Notes
1. I boiled an 8-ounce pack of spaghetti and measured 1 1/2 cups for this recipe. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, salt the water, and do not rinse after draining so the pasta retains flavor.
2. If you like heat, add chopped chili or a small amount of habanero to the mix, or serve with hot sauce on the side.
3. Customize the omelette with extra vegetables (different colored peppers, celery) or proteins such as sausage, ham, canned sardines, or cheese.
4. Cook on low heat so the egg sets through without burning. High heat risks browning the exterior before the center cooks.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 39g
| Protein: 19g
| Fat: 20g
Additional Info
*This recipe was first published on March 31st, 2016.
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