Frittata — Italian Omelette
A simple Italian classic, the frittata is a versatile dish perfect for any meal. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and cheeses for a quick and satisfying meal.
Frittata — Italian Omelette
A simple Italian classic, the frittata is a versatile dish perfect for any meal. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and cheeses for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Cook the frittata gently on the stovetop before transferring it to the oven to ensure even cooking and a creamy texture.
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The Setup
- Oven-safe Skillet10-inch
- Large Bowllarge
- Whisk
The Mise en Place
5 of 10Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/3)
The Aromatics (0/2)
Frittata is dry.
Do not overcook. Remove from oven when eggs are just set.
Vegetables are undercooked.
Sauté vegetables until softened before adding the egg mixture.
Chef's Notes
For even cooking, ensure all ingredients are uniformly chopped and at room temperature.
Don't over-stir the eggs once added to the pan; this can make the frittata tough.
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Cooked frittata can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
The Method
PREHEAT
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Oven is preheated to 350°F (175°C).
HEAT
Heat olive oil (2 tbsp) in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Olive oil is shimmering in the skillet.
ADD
Add onion (½ medium) and bell pepper (½ medium) to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Onions and bell peppers are softened and translucent.
ADD
Add zucchini (½ medium) and cherry tomatoes (½ cups) and cook for another 3 minutes.
Zucchini and cherry tomatoes are slightly tender.
WHISK
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs (8 large), salt (½ tsp), and pepper.
Egg mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
POUR
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet.
Egg mixture evenly covers the vegetables.
SPRINKLE
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese (¼ cups) over the top.
Parmesan cheese is evenly distributed over the egg mixture.
TRANSFER
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs (8 large) are set.
The frittata is set and golden brown.
REMOVE
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Frittata has cooled slightly in the skillet.
SPRINKLE
Sprinkle with fresh basil (¼ cups) before serving.
Fresh basil is sprinkled over the frittata.
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