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Rustic Italian Frittata

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 5 Comments

Torta d’Erbe is another name for Italian Frittata, which originated in the countryside of Italy’s Tuscany region. Italians enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes as a dinner entree. The most authentic versions are made with fresh local vegetables of the season.

Enjoy this recipe!

Baby Boomer Recipes | Italian | Rustic Italian Frittata

Rustic Italian Frittata

Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski
An Italian dish that is Bellissimo! Serve it with a green salad.
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Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Leeks washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 Cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 medium Zucchini trimmed
  • 1 bunch green onions scallions trimmed
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard cleaned
  • 1 Lb potatoes peeled about 3 medium size
  • 6 Tbsp bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. fresh nutmeg grated
  • 8 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 eggs beaten

Instructions
 

  • Place the leeks, cabbage, zucchini, green onions, Swiss chard and potatoes in a large pot.
  • Fill half the pot with water and boil covered for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Coarsely chop up the vegetables and put them into a large bowl.
  • Add the garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper, oil, and nutmeg.
  • Toss lightly.
  • Add the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Grease a casserole pan, baking pan or 10-inch pie plate.
  • Chop the vegetables into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place in a large bowl.
  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Cool and then cut into squares or wedges.

A history of frittata

A frittata is a sort of baked omelet and is often prepared in Italy for Easter celebrations.

When I was in college, in the early ’70s, I took a gourmet cooking class and saved this Torta d’Erbe recipe throughout the years. I love it because it contains cabbage, Swiss chard, onions, leeks, zucchini, potatoes, and eggs. I added a little garlic to the original recipe because, to me, it just isn’t Italian without it. The sprinkling of nutmeg gives it a fragrant and somewhat sweet flavor. Unlike many frittata recipes, this one only requires 3 eggs, so it’s light and won’t wreak havoc on your cholesterol.

Montecatini Alto - Tuscany
Montecatini Alto in Tuscany

The wonderful thing about baking a frittata is that you can use any type of vegetable that’s in season and sprinkle in all your favorite fresh herbs.

It’s an easy recipe to make and is perfect to take along for potlucks, picnics, and brunches.

Did you know frittata was a favorite dish of the Romans and a favorite of the Medici?

Do you love a good frittata?  What’s your favorite combination of ingredients?  Please leave a comment below.

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About Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski

Rebecca Olkowski is a travel/lifestyle blogger and founder of BabyBoomster.com, for active older women over 50. She is a purveyor of all things fun, loves to venture out in the world, is a foodie, and lives in Los Angeles.

Comments

  1. Andrea B. says

    March 22, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    This looks amazing! I’m totally in the mood for an incredible breakfast … now. 😉

    Rebecca, is there any chance you’d be interested in re-posting this on Midlife Boulevard? Let me know. We’d love to have you!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 23, 2016 at 8:23 am

      Hi Andrea,
      So glad you like the recipe. Of course, you can repost it. I’d love that. I’ll contact you.
      Rebecca

      Reply
  2. Laurie Stone says

    November 18, 2024 at 7:08 am

    Looks delicious. I’ve always wanted to make a frittata.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      November 18, 2024 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks, Laurie. It’s yummy!

      Reply

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