Baked Frittata with Mozzarella

This is one of the most simple, yet most well known, frittata recipes. It's perfect for brunch, or a light main course.




* 6 large eggs
* salt to taste
* pepper to taste
* ! sprig fresh italian flat-leaved parsley
* 6 fresh basil leaves
* 2 Tbl extra virgin olive oil
* 8 oz mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
* 1 plum tomato, cut into thin rounds



1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Beat the eggs until frothy, add the salt, and the pepper.
3. Chop together the parsley and basil and add to the eggs.
4. Heat the oil in a 9 inch ovenproof skillet, over medium heat. Pour the eggs in and cook briefly until the bottom has settled, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and add the mozzarella arranging it in one layer, and dot with slices of tomato.
5. Bake until the ggs are set and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes. Slice like a pie, in wedges, and serve.

Savory Italian Fritatta

Frittatas are the Italian version of an omelete, but they aren't just for breakfast! A fritatta is often served as a light lunch or dinner, accompanied by a fresh Italian salad. Fritattas may be served piping hot, or at room temperature.

Prep:15m
Cook:11m
Servings:6

• 8 eggs


• 1/4 cup diced ham or proscuitto (about 2 oz)


• 1 Tbl fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)


• 1 Tbl fresh sage, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)


• 1 Tbl fresh mint, chopped, (or 1/2 tsp dried)


• 1 Tbl freshly grated Parmesan cheese


• 1/2 tsp salt


• 1/8 tsp pepper


• 1 Tbl butter

1. Beat all ingredients except butter thoroughly.


2. Melt butter in 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat.


3. Reduce heat to medium low.


4. Pour egg mixture into skillet, cover and cook 9-11 minutes, or until eggs are set, and bottom is light brown.

Savory Italian Frittata @ Group Recipes

Spinach and Cheese Frittata

Definition of Frittata, courtesy of Wikipedia:
A frittata is a type of Italian omelette that frequently features fillings such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Like a normal omelette, a frittata is prepared in a skillet. However, whereas a normal omelette is cooked on a stovetop and served folded, a frittata is first partially cooked on a stovetop but then finished under the grill (broiler) and served open faced.

Here is the recipe for one of my favorite frittatas-

Spinach and Cheese Frittata
Serves 4-6

1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped (or 10 oz pkg frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
3 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbl butter
8 large eggs
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

In large skillet, saute spinach in olive oil and butter, about 4 minutes.
In medium bowl, beat eggs till frothy, then stir in cheese, nutmeg, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour mixture evenly into skillet and shake skillet to cover bottom evenly. Heat over medium heat.
When bottom is formed and browned, put large heatproof plate over skillet, flip, and slide frittata back into skillet to cook top, or leave in skillet, (make sure handle is heatproof!) and place under broiler to brown top.