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frittata recipe

Traditional Italian Frittata Recipe

Silvana Nava
A frittata is an Italian egg-based dish, similar to an omelette or crustless quiche, usually enriched with additional ingredients such as meat, cheese, vegetables, or pasta.
Here is the basic frittata recipe. This is the recipe I use regularly at home when I want to make a frittata for my husband and boys without any other ingredients. You only need three ingredients: eggs, grated cheese, and a pinch of salt. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium eggs
  • 100 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano - 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper - to taste

Instructions
 

  • To make frittata recipe, first crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat lightly with a hand whisk.
  • Add salt to taste and a grind of black pepper if you like. Finally, add the grated cheese. Whisk again very well to incorporate it into the eggs.
  • Place a non-stick frying pan about 22 cm (8.5 inches) in diameter on the stove and heat the oil over low heat.
  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the hot frying pan. Cover and cook over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes.

HOW TO FLIP THE FRITTATA

  • After this time, use a spatula to pull the frittata away from the edges. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent the omelet from sticking to the bottom (hold the pan by the handle and shake it back and forth gently). At this point, place a flat lid (or a plate slightly larger than the pan) on top of the pan.
  • While holding the lid tightly with one hand, use the other hand to turn the pan in a quick movement.
  • Gently slide the frittata off the lid and back into the pan. Continue cooking on the other side for about 5 minutes, this time without the lid.
  • When done, lift the frittata with a spatula to check that it is lightly browned. When golden brown on both sides, the frittata is ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE: The size of the pan will depend on two factors: The number of eggs and the height of the frittata you want to make. If you like a soft, tall frittata, choose a smaller pan. On the other hand, if you prefer a very low frittata, choose a larger pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 344mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 145mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 670IUCalcium: 345mgIron: 2mg
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