froga tat-tarja (maltese vermicelli omelette)

Recipe by
Sue L
Cincinnati, OH

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

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

Ingredients For froga tat-tarja (maltese vermicelli omelette)

  • 8 oz
    uncooked vermicelli (angel hair) pasta
  • 1/4 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 2 lg
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil

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

  • 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.
  • 2
    Whisk together the ricotta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and black pepper.
  • 3
    Toss cooled pasta with egg mixture.
  • 4
    Heat one tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet and add one fourth of the pasta, spreading out to make a pancake.
  • 5
    Cook over moderately low heat until golden underneath, then flip using a large pancake turner and brown the other side.
  • 6
    Turn out to a serving plate and repeat to make four omelets total.

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