You can cook with confidence and style
Frittatas are the Italian form of an omelet. They are usually full of
vegetables and cheese and/or meats. Besides being delicious, they
are a great way to use leftovers!
Let's "talk" about garlic for a minute. First, I love it! Second, not
too much to over power everything else. Third... the easiest way to
peel fresh garlic is to crush a clove with the flat side of your
favorite large (wide) knife or use a garlic press.
Once crushed by a knife, the peel is easily removed. And ...
since it is flattened, you can easily dice or mince the garlic. ☺
Italian Frittata
Preparation Time: 12 minutes. Servings: 2-4
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces cooked, diced Italian sausage
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 beaten eggs
4 ounces grated Mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
4-6 ounces warm Italian meat sauce or Marinara sauce
Parmesan cheese, grated
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Heat a 10-12 inch egg pan over moderate heat
While the pan is heating, whip the eggs with a wire whip until blended, but not frothy
When the pan is hot enough to make a drop of water sizzle, add the olive oil
Add sausage, mushrooms, onions and garlic and heat for 2 minutes (stir with a spatula or shake
pan - do not burn the garlic)
Add eggs and turn the heat to low and let sit without stirring until eggs begin to cook around the
edges and then stir occasionally
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top and finish under a heated broiler about 3-4 inches below the
heat
Remove from the heat when the frittata is puffed up and cheese is just beginning to brown
Top with Italian sauce, Parmesan cheese and parsley
Cut into wedges to serve
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