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Traditional Italian Frittata Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 100 g parmigiano reggiano - 1 cup (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil - extra virgin
- 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.
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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.
- 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 Information
Serving
100g
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
344mg
(115%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
145mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
670IU
(13%)
Calcium
345mg
(35%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 344mg | 115% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.