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Spaghetti Omelette

Cultural Context

Spaghetti Omelette, a delightful fusion of Italian and Cameroonian cuisine, showcases the versatility of pasta beyond traditional dishes. It reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who transform leftover spaghetti into a hearty meal. This dish is popular in many households, often enjoyed as a quick breakfast or lunch option. Variations abound, with different vegetables and spices tailored to personal taste, making it a beloved comfort food in Cameroon and beyond.

CameroonianCMmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
8 oz spaghetti
6 large eggs
2 spring onions, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
1 teaspoon seasoning powder
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

1

Boil spaghetti until cooked, then strain the water.

2

Crack eggs into a separate bowl to check for bad eggs.

3

Add chopped spring onions, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Scotch bonnet peppers, and seasoning powder to the eggs and mix well.

4

Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a skillet and swirl it to cover the base.

5

Add cooked spaghetti to the hot oil and lay it flat.

6

Pour the egg and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti.

7

Cook on low heat until the bottom sets, then flip using a large plate to cook the other side.

8

Once cooked, slide the omelette onto a plate.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Spaghetti FrittataPasta Omelette

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