Best Italian Frittata Recipes

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook for 1 minute, just to wilt, then remove, rinse with cold water and drain. Roughly chop greens, then squeeze to remove excess water and set aside.
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage (remove casings from links first) and cook, stirring and mashing, until sausage is in large, well-browned crumbled pieces, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove cooked sausage, blot on paper towels, and set aside.
• Add olive oil to skillet. When oil is hot, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper, then add garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more. Turn off heat and stir in chopped greens and reserved sausage. Let mixture cool in pan.
• Spoon dabs of ricotta over greens mixture, then sprinkle evenly with provolone, Parmesan and mozzarella. Pour seasoned eggs over, tilting pan to distribute.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden and eggs are no longer runny at the center. (Use a skewer or paring knife to check; residual heat will continue to cook frittata as it cools.) Let cool at least 15 minutes, then cut into wedges.

ITALIAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pimientos, Italian seasoning and parsley; set aside., Drain spinach and pat dry. In a 7-in. ovenproof skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter and oil until tender. Reduce heat; sprinkle with spinach, cheese and salt. Top with egg mixture. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until nearly set., Uncover skillet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown sausage in sauce pan and drain.
• Spread evenly over bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter until almost all liquid is absorbed (you can add a few dashes of white wine at this stage if you prefer.
• Spread mushrooms over sausage.
• Layer swiss chard and cheese over mushrooms.
• In bowl beat the eggs, milk and Dijon mustard and pour evenly over all.
• Place in oven on middle rack, bake uncovered for 1 hour, (or until middle is firm to touch).
• Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand 15-18 minutes. Divide and cut into serving sizes.
• Top with green onions or sour cream (or both) if you desire.

FRITTATA DI ZUCCHINE E FIORI DI ZUCCA (ITALIAN ZUCCHINI FRITTATA)

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley stems; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir zucchini blossoms into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover skillet and cook until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Whisk parsley leaves, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, and mint together in a bowl. Fold in zucchini mixture from the skillet. Mix well; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pour in egg mixture and spread evenly across the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes. Prick surface in several places with a fork. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover; let stand until top is just set, about 5 minutes.
• Invert frittata onto a large plate and slide back into the skillet. Cook over low heat until second side is set, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

THE FARMER'S FRITTATA (ITALIAN-STYLE OMELET)

Steps:

• Combine zucchini and summer squash in a bowl and sprinkle 2 tablespoons kosher salt over top; toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Thoroughly rinse squash with cold water to remove all salt; transfer to a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 5 minutes.
• While the bacon is cooking, mix eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, and green onions together with a fork in a large bowl.
• Raise the heat on the bacon to medium-high; toss in peppers and red onion plus a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until the peppers just start to soften and the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add drained squash and carefully stir together; cook until squash is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Toss Cheddar cheese into the skillet and pour egg mixture over top. Stir with a spatula (like you were making scrambled eggs) until it starts to thicken up, 30 to 45 seconds. Shake the pan gently to settle the contents and turn off the heat. Push the edges down a bit with the spatula and sprinkle goat cheese over top. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Place under the preheated broiler until the surface is lightly browned and frittata is firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle with more green onions and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring it onto a serving plate.

ITALIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until it starts to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add asparagus and mushrooms and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pour in white wine. Discard garlic.
• Mix eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour into the skillet over the asparagus and mushrooms.; stir gently. Cook until eggs start to set, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and transfer to the oven.
• Bake in the preheated oven until frittata has risen and is set, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

FRITTATA (ITALIAN OMELET)

Steps:

• Beat eggs and milk lightly. Add cheese, onion, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Pour in egg mixture and reduce heat as edges of omelet begin to thicken.
• With a fork, draw cooked portions toward center to allow uncooked mixture to flow to bottom of skillet. Shake and tilt skillet as necessary to aid flow of uncooked eggs. Do not stir. When eggs no longer flow and surface is still moist, increase heat to quickly brown the bottom of omelet. Loosen edges carefully and fold omelet over.
• Slide omelet onto a warm platter.

BAKED ITALIAN EGG, ZUCCHINI, AND SCALLION FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with coconut oil.
• Drain zucchini and onion in a colander until no longer wet, about 10 minutes.
• Beat eggs, almond flour, green onions, garlic, onion powder, basil, sea salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl until smooth; stir zucchini and onion into the egg. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until set in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Heat cast iron skillet with 1 tbsp oil on stove.
• Add onion, pepper, sauté over medium heat 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile beat eggs, milk, seasonings in bowl or large measuring cup.
• Add potatoes to pan salt and pepper to taste, sauté another 6 minutes.
• Add sausage to pan, sauté another minute.
• Turn down heat to medium low, add other tbsp oil, pour in egg mixture, sprinkle spinach on top.
• Cover and cook 10 minutes.
• Remove lid, with rubber spatula, loosen egg from sides of pan.
• Sprinkle tomato, cheese on top.
• Place under broiler about 6-8 inches from heat, broil 3-5 minutes, until slightly brown and bubbly.
• Cut into wedges.

VEGETABLE FRITTATA (ITALIAN STYLE OMELET)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F In a 9 inch oven proof skillet, warm oil on med.
• heat.
• Add garlic and onion; saute' for 1 minute.
• Add vegetables; saute' for 5 minutes.
• Beat eggs with milk, add 1/2 cup cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Add egg mixture to skillet with vegetable mixture.
• ***Place in oven on upper rack.
• Bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle on remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
• Slice into wedges and serve.
• ***you may also use a 9-inch baking dish if you do not have an oven proof skillet.

ITALIAN EASTER FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place farmer's cheese in 1 bowl and mozzarella cheese in a separate bowl.
• Combine sausage, salami, and pepperoni in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir until warmed, about 5 minutes. Stir ricotta cheese into meat mixture until melted and stringy, about 5 minutes. Stir farmer's cheese and mozzarella cheese into meat mixture until warmed, about 5 minutes.
• Blend eggs together in a blender until frothy; pour into meat-cheese mixture and stir until some of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Pour egg mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top has risen and is starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Cool frittata on a wire rack until set, at least 5 minutes.

ITALIAN GARDEN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, 1/4 cup cheese, sage, salt and pepper until blended., In a 10-in. broiler-safe skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in egg mixture. Cook, covered, 4-7 minutes or until eggs are nearly set., Uncover; top with tomatoes and remaining cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

ITALIAN SKILLET FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add potatoes and mixed vegetables; stir. Cook 5 min. or until potatoes are browned, stirring occasionally.
• Whisk eggs and milk until blended. Pour evenly over vegetable mixture; cover.
• Cook on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until center is set. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 min. before cutting into wedges to serve.

BAKED ITALIAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Sauté potato in oil in large skillet for 10 minutes.
• Add onion, green pepper and garlic, sauté until tender.
• Add broccoli; cook and cover 5 minutes.
• Arrange mixture in an 11x7x1-inch baking dish.
• Combine eggs and next five ingredients; beat until blended.
• Pour over potato mixture.
• Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until set.

ITALIAN GARDEN FRITTATA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine eggs, sage, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the cheese; beat well. Set aside.
• Heat oil in medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add zucchini and onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add egg mixture; cook 2 minutes or until egg mixture is almost set, lifting edges occasionally to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet.
• Top frittata with tomato slices; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 3 minutes or until top is set and begins to brown.

ULTIMATE ITALIAN FRITTATA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a small baking sheet, cut your potatoes into thin vertical segments (half-moon shapes).
• Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over potatoes and season with 1 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp pepper.
• Next, add 1 tbsp freshly-chopped basil into the mixture and toss together until each potato is coated in oil, seasoning and herbs.
• Place into a 425°F oven for approximately 35-40 minutes.
• Chop your red peppers into thin, long segments and slice your onion into thin, half-moon-shaped slices.
• Remove the stem of your portobello mushroom - cut the mushroom into long, vertical, 1-inch slices- then cut those long slices into horizontal halves.
• Remove your potatoes out of the oven and allow them to cool for approximately 10-15 minutes.
• In a large frying pan, heat 2 ½ tbsp olive oil and a pat of salted butter.
• While your potatoes cool, saute your onions, peppers and mushrooms, until cooked down and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Once your onions, peppers and mushrooms are cooked down, add your roasted potatoes into the pan, with another tsp of olive oil.
• Saute all vegetables together until the potatoes from a light gold crust on each side. Reduce heat and keep vegetables on low heat.
• In a large bowl, beat your eggs with a whisk and gradually add in your half-and-half, salt, pepper, adobo and parmesan cheese.
• Once well-beaten, pour your eggs into the frying pan (that holds the sauteed vegetables) and allow them to cover the entire circumference of the frying pan.
• Next, place medium diced pieces of mozzarella throughout the frying pan, letting them slightly sink into the egg mixture, followed by adding in sprinkles of chopped basil.
• Cook on a medium-low flame for 12-15 minutes.
• Once the bottom of the frittata appears to have solidified, place the pan into the oven and broil the top of the frittata on low for approximately 8-10 minutes, until the entire frittata becomes cohesive - and the top becomes golden brown.
• Let cool slightly, slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RICOTTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375º.
• Whisk your eggs and cream together. Add the parsley after whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Take the casing off of the sausage and heat your pan on medium.
• Sear the sausage whole for a few minutes on both sides to get some browning, and then use a wooden spoon to break it into pieces. Continue to cook the sausage until it's done and remove it from the pan.
• Drain the fat from the pan and use a paper towel and some water to wipe out the bottom.
• Reheat the pan and add the olive oil to it. Swirl it all over the pan and up the sides. Over medium heat, add some of the sausage back to the pan and pour the eggs over it.
• add the ricotta by large spoonfuls all over.
• Add the remaining sausage and place in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Slice into wedges and garnish with fresh torn basil.

ITALIAN DINNER FRITTATA

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Stir in eggs, mozzarella cheese, tomato, parsley and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 9 to 11 minutes or until eggs are set around edge and light brown on bottom.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Cover; remove from heat and let stand 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, garnish with additional chopped tomato and parsley.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat.
• Add mozzarella cheese and cook for about 1 minute, until cheese is melting.
• In large bowl, beat ricotta cheese and eggs together; add this mixture to the sausage and cheese, stirring over moderate heat until eggs are cooked.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

POTATO AND PROSCIUTTO FRITTATA - ITALIAN OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, melt butter and oil, and cook onion until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
• Add chopped mushrooms, diced prosciutto (or ham), dried basil, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 5-7 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.
• Allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
• In a small dish, mix together dry milk with light cream until smooth.
• Add lightly beaten eggs and cream mixture to potatoes, stirring to mix well, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
• Lightly oil or grease an ovenproof skillet or casserole dish.
• Pour egg mixture into pan, and bake uncovered in a preheated 350F oven for 25 minutes at 350°F.
• Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle frittata evenly with grated cheeses.
• Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more, or until cheeses are melted and eggs are almost set.
• Preheat oven broiler to high, and cook frittata for 1-2 minutes more, or until cheese is lightly browned.
• Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.