HEALTHY AND THRIFTY COOKING

SPAGHETTI WITH SPINACH AND FRIED EGGS

I saw a photo like this in a cook book (can’t remember where) and can’t forget it, because it looks so scrumptious, healthy, cheap and easy to make. Although I wasn’t able to get the recipe, I thought, I would just go ahead just using the photo, which I did today, and I was so happy with the outcome. Yes, it’s spaghetti with spinach and fried eggs. I do love spaghetti but it seems my recipe is always the same (spaghetti bolognaise or cooked in a tomato sauce). So today I will introduce you to my new recipe.

Spaghetti topped with spinach and fried eggs

Place half a packet (250 gms.) of spaghetti in boiling water with a half-tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to taste. When the spaghetti is cooked, drain and drizzle with virgin olive oil.

Half a packet of frozen spinach (500 g). Do not thaw. Place in a pan with a spoonful of water and dash of salt. Mix once in a while until the water is absorbed. Add a knob of butter and dash of pepper.

Fried Eggs (I used 3 pcs., but use as many as you like)

Arrange the spaghetti on a platter, then top it with spinach, then place the fried eggs on top. Serve it hot.

Try it you will love it!

Alternative:

I also decided to have another alternative instead of fried eggs on top, I sautéed mince chicken in a spoonful of cooking olive oil (suave) or you can use vegetable oil. Heat the olive oil in the pan, then add the chopped garlic. Cook until golden brown then add the chopped onion and cook until they become transparent in colour and then add the minced chicken, season with salt, pepper and oregano, and cook for 15 min. Finally add the tomatoes and green peppers and cook for further 1 min.

Sautéed minced chicken

Half a kilo mince chicken

1 tomato small slices

1 small green pepper dice

3 pcs. crushed and chopped garlic

1 chopped medium onion

Dash of dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

HMMMMM DELICIOUS

Tip: Spaghetti is best eaten al dente.



Watch for my next blog, it´s the continuation of these recipes!