Tinge of autumn in the air here... leaves along Highway 2 are starting to change.
Time for a little heartier fare.. .This'll be perfect for a fall brunch here.
Leftover cooked spaghetti - about a cup and a half to 2 cups
4 oz soft or shredded cheese
2 large mushrooms, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
splash vinegar
8 tomatoes - soaked, drained, chopped
Salt and ground pepper
5 large organic free-range eggs
1/2 cup sour cream ,plain yogurt or cream
dried basil and oregano, to taste
1-2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Arrange cooked spaghetti in the bottom of a 9-inch greased pie plate. Scatter pieces of the goat cheese all over the pasta.
In a medium skillet saute the mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic in a little olive oil over medium-high heat, till softened. Add a dash of balsamic vinegar and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. Season with sea salt and ground pepper. When the veggies are tender, remove from heat.
In the meantime, whisk the eggs with the sour cream till smooth and frothy. Season to taste with spices and herbs.
Add the cooked veggies to the pasta and cheese; arrange evenly over the top.
Pour the egg mixture all over the pasta and veggies; and using a fork, shimmy the pasta a bit to allow the egg mixture to seep in and around. Sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes, basil, or your favorite seasoning. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake in a hot oven on a center rack for 35 minutes or so - until the frittata is set and golden brown. Use a thin knife to check the center for doneness, if you like.
Allow the frittata to cool for ten minutes before serving
So what autumn recipes are you getting ready to whip up?
I have put out my fall colors and decor. I love Thanksgiving and color that go with the fall. I so peaceful to me.
2 cups chopped onion
8 cloves garlic
3 cans black beans w/ liquid
1 can chopped green chilies
1 1/3 cup vegetable broth
1 cup chopped celery
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
2 14-oz cans diced tomatoes w/ liquid
2 teaspoons cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Saute the onion, celery, and garlic with the olive oil until softened. Throw everything in the crock pot for at least 30 minutes to simmer. Serve over rice.
I learned this recipe when I went with my best friend to Kentucky to stay with her aunt and uncle who run a bed & breakfast, vineyard, and home garden. I thought it was so weird that they don't own a microwave and are vegetarians. Kelsey said they we're sort of leftover hippies, but we think they are the greatest people in the world!! I was afraid I would starve to death staying in a vegetarian household, but Aunt Susi certainly never let us go hungry! This was one of my favorite things she cooked. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!