Italian Frittata

 Today is National Egg Day and I am celebrating with this delicious Italian Frittata.  A frittata is an Italian egg dish, similar to an omelet.  There are several differences, though, which I will share with you. A frittata is ope-faced, while an omelet is folded.  A frittata is fried then baked, an omelet is completely fried. A frittata is slow-cooked on the stovetop, then baked to finish it off and the omelet is cooked at medium-high heat until the eggs are set and ready to fold.

One thing is similar: the creative options for a frittata and an omelet are endless. I created an Italian version of the frittata, using creamy Italian cheese, tomato sauce, and vegetables.  It is so good and custardy, which comes from the slow stovetop cooking.

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Here's the recipe for the Italian Frittata!

 

Yield: 2

Author: Terri Steffes

Italian Frittata

A slow-cooked egg dish with a creamy center.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 c ricotta cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Melt butter in pan.
3. Saute vegetables in butter until softened.
4. In the meantime, beat eggs and cream together.
5. Pour over vegetables in the pan.
6. Dollop tomato sauce and ricotta cheese on top of the eggs.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Cook on low heat 10 minutes.
9. Remove from stovetop and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
10. Serve hot.

Notes:

Eggs will puff up in the oven and fall when removed. That's normal and doesn't affect the taste.

Baking or frying at too high of heat results in tough eggs.

Precook veggies for the best texture.

Use full fat dairy products and the others are too watery.

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