Tuscan Ricotta Frittata Recipes

RICOTTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• 2. Coat the bottom of a large ovenproof skillet with the olive oil. Add the onions, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté over medium heat until the onions are translucent and very aromatic, 5 to 7 minutes.
• 3. In a bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and Parmesan and stir until smooth and homogeneous.
• 4. Add the egg mixture to the sautéed onions and stir to incorporate the onions. Cook the frittata on the stovetop until the eggs start to set, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm.
• 5. Turn the frittata out of the pan onto a large serving plate. Drizzle with olive oil if desired and serve immediately. Or let cool and serve at room temperature.

TUSCAN RICOTTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Coat bottom of a large cast iron skillet with olive oil.
• Add squash, onions, garlic, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté over medium heat until onions are translucent and very aromatic and squash are softened but not cook through, about 5-7 minutes.
• In a bowl combine eggs, ricotta, and Parmesan and whisk until smooth.
• Add egg mixture to squash-onions and stir gently to incorporate mixture.
• Cook frittata on stovetop until eggs start to set; transfer skillet to oven.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until firm.
• Run knife around edge and turn frittata out onto a large serving plate.
• Scatter chopped tomatoes over frittata, drizzle with olive oil, if desired, and slice into wedges; serve immediately.

BAKED RICOTTA FRITTATA WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the oil in a 2-quart baking dish or a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Rub the oil over the sides of the pan, and place in the oven. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper, ricotta, mint and garlic. Remove the baking dish from the oven and scrape in the egg mixture. Return to the oven, and bake 30 minutes or until lightly colored on the top and set.
• Remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 10 minutes or longer before serving. Serve hot, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

RICOTTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler Beat eggs with 3/4 teaspoon salt and white pepper to taste.
• Stir in cheeses, marjoram and garlic.
• Heat oil and butter in 8- or 10-inch skillet.
• Add egg mixture and lower heat.
• Cook until set, about 12 minutes, then brown under broiler.
• When done, slide frittata onto plate.
• Serves 6.