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Ricotta Cheese Omelet - {Frittata Con Ricotta}

Many times I watched my grandmother Galasso take a scoop of fresh ricotta and fry it in olive oil and butter. When it was a light golden brown, she sprinkled black pepper and a little salt over it, and it became lunch with a piece of homemade bread. I make a frittata with eggs and cheese.

Cuisine: Italian
Type: Eggs
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

6 teaspoons 30mlEggs (large)
1 tablespoon 15mlGrated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 1/3 cups 194g / 6.8ozRicotta cheese
2 tablespoons 30mlFinely-minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2 tablespoons 30mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon 5mlButter

Recipe Instructions

In a bowl with a wire whisk, beat the eggs and grated cheese until fluffy. Add the ricotta, parsley, salt, and pepper and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the butter until hot. Pour in the egg mixture and cook over medium heat until the bottom of the frittata starts to set.

Lift the edges of the frittata with a spatula and let the uncooked top mixture run underneath. Continue cooking until the top is not runny.

Place a flat dish or round pizza pan larger then the skillet over the top and invert the frittata onto it. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Slide the frittata back into the skillet and cook the remaining side until set. Turn it out onto a serving dish and serve immediately, cut into wedges.

Note: This recipe can by varied by adding different herbs and is also an excellent way to use up small amounts of leftover veggies that might be in the refrigerator.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com

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