A Tuscali Recipe: Teresa’s Frittata

Teresa’s Frittata: This egg dish is a favorite among guests at Tuscali and can be made with a variety of your favorite ingredients.

Ingredients
10 Free range eggs
1 Cup of grated cheddar cheese
½ Cup of half & half or cream
½ Onion
½ Red bell pepper
Small bunch of chives
Bunch of asparagus
Salt & pepper

Prepare

Pre-heat oven to 350°

Chop:
Onion
Red bell pepper
Chives
Asparagus (cutting off stringy ends, slice stems and tops)

Directions

In medium size skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of butter

Sauté the onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes, then add asparagus.

Cook a few minutes longer until vegetables start to soften.
Turn down heat to simmer and add chives.

Eggs:
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl
Add ½ cup half & half or cream
Add salt and pepper
Whip with a wire whisk

Pour the eggs over the contents in the skillet and gently stir the vegetables to evenly disburse them.

Cheese: grate 1 cup of cheddar cheese and sprinkle over the top of the egg.

Place the skillet in the pre-heated oven for approximately 45 minutes.

It will rise and lightly brown. Slice and serve.

Bon Appetite!

Here are alternative ingredients to inspire your creativity:

Mushrooms, diced tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, spinach, ham, bacon, herbs (basil, cilantro, dill), feta, pepper jack cheese, Swiss cheese.