Scrambled Pasta

By vail28

Ingredients

• 1/4 of a 1-pound box of spaghetti (about 2 cups cooked)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green Italian frying pepper (cubanelle) or 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 whole scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• crusty bread for serving

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook spaghetti according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the green pepper, scallions, and crushed red pepper (if desired) until tender but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the Parmesan and salt; add them to the skillet with the spaghetti and basil. Toss gently over heat until eggs are set.
4. Serve with grated Parmesan and crusty bread.