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A slice of egg frittata on a plate with a fork.
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5 from 55 votes

Italian Frittata Recipe

Italian frittata is a versatile dish that you can easily whip up using your favorite vegetables and meats. It’s simple but packed with flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: eggs
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 6 eggs
  • ¼ Cup heavy cream
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
  • 1 Teaspoon oregano
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 3 Cloves garlic
  • 2 zucchini
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 2 Cups baby spinach
  • ¼ Cup pecorino Romano grated, plus more for garnish
  • 4 Ounces mozzarella cheese block
  • parsley fresh, as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a cast iron pan (or oven safe pan) over medium heat. Add grapeseed oil and swirl to coat.
  • Prepare ingredients. Slice the zucchini in half, then thinly slice each half. Thinly slice bell peppers and shallots. Mince the garlic. Add to a mixing bowl as you go.
  • Next, add vegetables to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sauté for 7 minutes.
  • Add the baby spinach and stir. Cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Slice mozzarella cheese into small pieces and add to the pan.
  • Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Combine with heavy cream and grated pecorino Romano cheese and whisk well.
  • Pour eggs over the veggies into the pan.
  • Cook until edges begin to set, about 5 minutes.
  • Next, add the pan to the oven on the center rack. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and cheese and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2846IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg

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