Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Spaghetti: A Savory Twist on a Morning Classic
This Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Spaghetti is a quick and easy breakfast, ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing, Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- ½–1 lb spaghetti
- 8 eggs
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Melt the Butter (The Flavor Foundation): Add the butter to a large skillet (a 12-inch skillet is ideal) and heat it over medium heat until melted. Swirl the skillet gently to ensure that the bottom is evenly coated with butter. Melting the butter first helps to prevent the pasta from sticking to the skillet and adds richness to the dish.
- Add the Pasta (The Starchy Star): Spread the cooked spaghetti pasta out evenly in the skillet. Make sure the pasta is cooked al dente according to the package directions. Al dente pasta will have a slightly firm texture and will hold up better when combined with the eggs and other ingredients. Rinsing the pasta after cooking helps to stop the cooking process and prevent it from sticking together. It also helps to cool the pasta down slightly, which will prevent the eggs from cooking too quickly when you combine everything in the skillet.
- Pour in the Eggs (The Protein Powerhouse): Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the pasta. Make sure the eggs are beaten until smooth and there are no streaks of egg white remaining. Beating the eggs until smooth ensures that they will cook evenly and create a creamy texture.
- Add the Sausage and Cheese (The Savory and Cheesy Stars): Add the cooked breakfast sausage to the skillet, spreading it evenly over the pasta and eggs. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese, making sure it’s distributed evenly. Adding the cheese at this stage allows it to melt and become gooey and delicious.
- Combine and Cook (The Flavor Fusion): Give everything a good stir to evenly combine all the ingredients. Be gentle but thorough when stirring to avoid breaking up the pasta too much. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until the eggs are cooked through. The eggs should be set but not dry. You want them to be creamy and slightly moist.
- Season and Serve (The Final Touch): Season the breakfast pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Be generous with the seasoning! Taste it as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed. The amount of salt and pepper you need will depend on the saltiness of your sausage and cheese. Ladle the breakfast spaghetti onto plates and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any type of pasta.
- Add your favorite veggies.
- Adjust cheese and seasonings.