Spaghetti Egg Extravaganza
If you’re looking for a delicious and unique pasta recipe, try spaghetti egg! This Italian-inspired dish combines spaghetti noodles with egg to create an unforgettable meal. It’s a simple yet flavorful combination that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it only takes minutes to prepare – perfect for busy weeknights.
The history of this dish
When I was growing up, we had some type of pasta every single week. And since there were five kids plus my parents, my mom used to make a boatload. Invariably, there were leftovers.
I wasn’t a big fan of leftovers. But when it came to the taste of this spaghetti egg dish, I would line up with the rest of the clan to wait for a big portion of egg pasta dish to be added to my plate.
It is a great way to perk up leftover pasta. No one will remember it’s a day old because that’s how yummy this dish is. But of course, you don’t have to use leftovers, you can be like me. I cooked fresh spaghetti to make this dish.
Helpful tips
- I use enchilada sauce in this pasta dish but you can use spaghetti sauce.
- Even though I use shallots and red bell peppers, you can use different vegetables, like spinach.
- Don’t like spaghetti? Then substitute it with linguine or your favorite pasta.
- I don’t garnish it but a sprinkling of any of the following would be a great addition: red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley, fresh basil, and freshly ground black pepper.
- You can also add 2 crushed garlic cloves instead of the garlic paste if you prefer.
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How to make spaghetti egg
Pre-step
Get out a stockpot and wok or large sauté pan or skillet.
Fill the large pot with enough water for a pound of spaghetti, sprinkle some kosher salt in it, and turn the heat on high to get the water to boil.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – spaghetti, shallots, red pepper, eggs, and mushrooms. (A & B)
Step two
Heat a wok on medium heat and while it is heating up, chop the shallots, pepper, and mushrooms. (C)
Step three
Add extra-virgin olive oil and once that heats up, add shallots, red bell pepper, and salt and sauté for 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and continue sautéing for 3 minutes. (D) Take the wok off the heat.
Step four
The water should be boiling so add the spaghetti and set the timer for 10 – 12 minutes.
I love my pasta al dente so I can sink my teeth into it.
Step five
Put a colander in the sink and dump the spaghetti and water into it. Give it a minute to drain.
Step six
Pour the spaghetti into a bowl and dollop chunky enchilada sauce (or pasta sauce over it.) Stir the spaghetti to coat it with the sauce. (E)
I prefer mine fairly dry but with a reddish tint, like my mother’s. However, you might want to use more, depending on how much you love sauce.
Step seven
Get the eggs (F) and crack them into a mixing bowl and take a whisk and scramble them together.
Step eight
Heat up the wok or sauté pan again and add the spaghetti into the pan. Pour the eggs on top of the spaghetti.
Take a spatula and flip the spaghetti around allowing the eggs to cook and the vegetables to mix with the pasta.
It takes around 3 minutes for the egg to set.
See all those cute egg balls and tidbits? Finally, it’s time to plate this delicious spaghetti egg! I put a bowl of enchilada sauce on the table because Christopher likes extra sauce.
I hope you enjoyed this spaghetti egg recipe because this is truly a family favorite!!
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Spaghetti Egg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 shallots chopped small
- 1 red bell pepper chopped small
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces portobello mushrooms sliced and chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste or 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons salt for water
- 1 cup enchilada sauce see note below
- 5 eggs whisked until combined
Instructions
- Put water on to boil, salt it with 3 – 4 tablespoons salt.2 tablespoons salt
- Heat sauté pan or wok on medium and add olive oil.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add shallots, red bell peppers and salt, sauté for 7 minutes.3 shallots, 1 red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add mushrooms and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes.10 ounces portobello mushrooms, 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- Add pasta to water and stir, cook for 10 minutes until al dente. Drain when done.1 pound spaghetti
- Add enchilada sauce to pasta and mix together (see note below).1 cup enchilada sauce
- Add to cooked veggies.
- Add eggs to pasta and mix until the eggs cook and veggies are mixed with pasta.5 eggs
- Eat
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
Notes
- I use enchilada sauce in this pasta dish but you can use spaghetti sauce.
- Even though I use shallots and red bell peppers, you can use different vegetables, like spinach.
- Don’t like spaghetti? Then substitute it with linguine or your favorite pasta.
- I don’t garnish it but a sprinkling of any of the following would be a great addition: red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley, fresh basil, and freshly ground black pepper.
- You can also add 2 crushed garlic cloves instead of the garlic paste if you prefer.
Nutrition
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This is kind of like Carbonara with lots of great vitamins! My favorite pasta is carbonara! I love the tomatoes and peppers in this pasta! I have to give this a try! Great one, Elaine!
Thanks so much Beth! You’re right, it kind of reminds me of Carbonara, it’s just eggier! (Is that a word?) 😉 Thanks for your comment.
I have a real problem with making too much pasta. lol. This will come in handy!
Ben! Thanks, yes, I do too sometimes, much to my hubby’s delight!
I love pasta any way, shape, or form. I was raised on pasta that was over cooked (my mom didn’t like Al dente) but I have grown to appreciate al dente pasta. This recipe looks super yummy!
Thanks so much Jennifer. I can’t stand overdone pasta myself!! I appreciate you commenting!
I buy Barilla all the time. It is a great pasta for sure. I often like to clean out my fridge and combine pasta in the recipe too. In my opinion…you an never go wrong with pasta no matter how you choose to serve it.
So true Gloria! Thank you for your comment, I so appreciate it!
I love your photos showing how awesome this dish is! So many awesome flavors and I love this take on a family favorite.
Thanks so much Christine!
I cook pasta at least once a week now – probably more than half of our favorite meals are pasta in some form or other! I actually still buy Barilla all the time – it’s widely available here in Belgium, too, much to my delight! Great recipe! 🙂
Thanks so much Monica! Barilla is such a great brand! 🙂
Do most people just put olive oil on their pasta and not some sauce + pasta water? I had no idea! We make pasta here a couple times a week (or more), so I do love ideas on how to use the leftovers. Our Big Y is in the middle of rearranging everything, so I hope I can find the Barilla pasta. 🙂
AnnMarie, I always assume people don’t put the gravy in the pasta because I never saw it growing up other than in my house. It’s so nice to see that others do that!
This looks absolutely delicious, and definitely one to try. ? Al dente pasta is essential… it’s absolutely perfect that way!
Thanks Gabby! I agree!
What a good idea!!! It’s like fried rice but with pasta- it sounds delicious!
Thank you Sarah! I appreciate your comment!
love it, love it , love it. I also fry left over pasta and I love it so much that I make extra pasta to have leftover. Yum!
Laura! Cool. It perks it up, doesn’t it?!!
Absolutely love your egg spaghetti recipe Lainey, I will make it fresh as I have completely given up making too much pasta and have leftovers. I totally agree with you with Barilla pasta holding its texture and wide selection, it’s always been my Nr 1 pasta brand. I also like my pasta al dente and set the timer on so as not to cook it even 1 second more than it should, first of all it is more easily digested and I like to feel the bite, mushy pasta = Meeh! Can’t stand it lol 🙂
Thanks so much Patty!! I love Barilla! I always set my timer too, perfect every time!
We have pasta once a week and it’s great to get some new ideas on how to serve it. My boys will just love the enchilada sauce!
Thanks Amanda. I love figuring out different ways to eat pasta to keep it interesting.
The only way of eating pasta is al dente 🙂 . What nice flavors you have in this pasta dish!
Thank you Nicoletta!! I appreciate it!
I don’t care whether the pasta is leftover or freshly cooked, just serve me this dish! Yum.
Hehe Chris!
Such an interesting twist, using enchilada sauce instead of tomato sauce. I bet the eggs make this nice and creamy.
Thanks Julie! I love the eggs in it!
I LOVE Barilla pasta! It’s the only brand I buy and because they now carry gluten free pasta, I’m 100% loyal to them only! So thanks for the coupon link!! I’ve never made my own pasta; I’d love to learn how to do that! This recipe sounds amazing! Really – you dont like leftovers? Oh I just love them!!!
Great recipe and I loved your blog post!!
Thanks so much Amanda! I eat leftovers more now, but not a big fan!
This is a great flavor twist. I love the idea of enchilada sauce for the sauce! Im definitely going to try this! (And thanks for the coupon… we love Barilla and I’ll definitely use it! 🙂 )
Thanks Michele!!
Sigh, if I only liked eggs! It still looks super yummy, so I will make this for my family and leave the egg out for me 🙂
Thanks Cheryl! No eggs for you? Coming right up!
This will make a perfect meal for the weeknights! I the sauce looks amazing!
Thanks so much, Katie!
I eat pasta at least once a week it seems. It’s like a blank canvas for me. I love creating different sauces! I’ve never tried anything like this one. Sounds great! 🙂
Thank you Kate!! I appreciate your comment!
Loving this zesty pasta recipe! We’re big pasta eaters in my house and are always looking for new recipes. Barilla is one of our favorite brands, too! Love making dishes with all of the different shapes they offer. Will be saving this recipe to make soon!
Thank you Amanda!! I love all different shapes of pasta too!
I’m also a big fan of al dente pasta – luckily I married into an Italian family so that’s A-OK! Love including eggs in pasta dishes – this one looks like a great meal!
Thanks so much Ashley!