Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup julienned red pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups julienned zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound cream cheese
  • 3 cups cooked spaghetti
  • Lightly sauteed fresh tomato sauce, optional

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush a 10-inch round cake pan lightly with oil.
  • Cut a piece or parchment paper the same size, place in pan, brush again with oil, and set aside.
  • Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, then add pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and continue to cook until soft.
  • Drain off liquid and add oregano, and salt and pepper.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixer bowl, beat eggs, milk, cheddar, Parmesan, and salt and pepper on low speed.
  • When combined, add cream cheese in small bite-sized bits (pull pieces by hand).
  • Put cooked spaghetti into pan.
  • Do the same with the vegetables.
  • Pour in the egg mixture and mix with your hands so that all the components are equally distributed in the pan.
  • Pat down so that as much of the solids are covered with the liquid.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until firm to the touch and lightly brown.
  • It will puff up and settle when cool.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Can serve on a bed of lightly sauteed fresh tomato sauce, if desired.