Pasta Mama

5 from 1 vote

People drive for many miles to enjoy Pasta Mama at Hugo's, the famed restaurant in West Hollywood, Calif. Here is a quick, easy and super cheap way you can save the trip and make it yourself in under 20 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 405kcal

Author: Inspired by Hugo's, West Hollywood, Calif.

Ingredients

5 oz pasta dry or fresh like fettuccini or spaghetti
2 eggs beaten
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp seasoning salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tbsp hot water or pasta water
1 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions (or use any kind of leftover pasta).
While pasta is cooking, mix seasonings together in a small bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl. Set both aside.
Pour oil (or melt butter) in a 10-inch saute pan. Add minced garlic and the entire amount of seasoning mix (should be 1 teaspoon total).
Saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add parsley; add hot pasta right out of the cooking water along with one tablespoon of hot water. (If you are using leftover pasta, make sure it is hot!)
Add the beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly, tossing it in the pan using tongs.
Add Parmesan. Toss and allow to cook for an additional 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pasta Mama has as many variations as you can imagine. To make it Pasta Papa, add any vegetables you would put in an omelet—other cheeses, sausage, bacon, chicken; adjust seasonings to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Pasta Mama

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 405 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 165mg55%
Sodium 396mg17%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 240IU5%
Vitamin C 0.9mg1%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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