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Many of us face that familiar dilemma—what to do with a big bowl of leftover cooked pasta. Italian culinary tradition provides an elegant and easy solution: the pasta pie or frittata. Originating from Naples, this dish, simply called pasta, is a baked pasta casserole that turns leftovers into a new, enticing meal.
Ingredients and Preparation
The basic ingredients include cooked pasta (preferably spaghetti or bucatini), eggs, aged Parmesan Romano cheese, shredded mozzarella, hot red peppers, dried parsley, and a selection of cured meats such as salami or ham. For added flavor and texture, small touches like heavy cream or half-and-half enrich the mixture.