BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Spaghetti-Basil Frittata

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup green onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil 
  • 2-1/2 cups whole wheat spaghetti, cooked
  • 1/3 cup 1% low fat milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese

Preparation

  1. Chop green onion and basil; set aside.
  2. Coat a medium non-stick skillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Spread cooked spaghetti noodles evenly in skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Whisk milk, eggs, egg whites and black pepper together in a bowl. Gently pour over pasta. Sprinkle the top of the frittata with cheese, green onions and basil. Cover and cook for approximately 8 minutes until set.
  4. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges and serve. 

Helpful hints

  • Top with 1/4 cup delicious Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce from the DaVita.com recipe collection.
  • Substitute refined spaghetti for whole wheat if preferred.
  • Note to dietitians:  This is a great recipe idea to serve at food sampling events. Double the recipe and cook in an electric skillet. Pre-cook/prep the pasta and sauce. Place a basil plant on the table for aroma and to demonstrate use of fresh herbs.

Submitted by:

renal dietitian Donna from California.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

271

Protein

17

g

Carbohydrates

26

g

Fat

11

g

Cholesterol

196

mg

Sodium

208

mg

Potassium

212

mg

Phosphorus

279

mg

Calcium

178

mg

Fiber

3.1

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1-1/2 meat
2 starch
1-1/2 fat 

Carbohydrate choices

2

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