Frittata Di Zucchine (zucchini Frittata)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed (optional)
• 1 1/2 lbs zucchini
• 2 tablespoons italian parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (parmesan cheese)

Recipe

• 1 preheat broiler (the one in your oven, not the bbq grill).
• 2 in a small frying pan over medium heat, warm two tablespoons of the olive oil.
• 3 add the onion and dried thyme (if using it).
• 4 sauté until the onion wilts (about five minutes).
• 5 prepare the zucchini by cutting off the stems and blossom ends, cut them in half lengthwise, and then cut them crosswise into thin slices.
• 6 add the zucchini, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally (until tender but not mushy- about 10 to 12 minutes).
• 7 just before the zucchini slices are done, add the fresh thyme (if using it) and the basil or parsley.
• 8 place the mixture in a colander to cool and allow excess water to drain out (about ten minutes).
• 9 in a bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
• 10 beat in the salt, pepper, and cheese.
• 11 add the drained cooled zucchini and onion mixture.
• 12 pour the remaining two tablespoons olive oil in a flameproof 12-inch skillet or omelet pan and place over medium heat.
• 13 when it is hot enough to make the eggs sizzle, pour in the egg mixture, making sure the zucchini mixture is distributed evenly.
• 14 immediately reduce the heat to low and cook the frittata gently until it is set (about 12-15 minutes).
• 15 be careful not to overcook the eggs.
• 16 to finish cooking, slide the pan under the preheated broiler six inches from the heat until the top is golden (about 1-2 minutes more).
• 17 use a spatula to loosen the edges from the pan, slide the frittata out onto a serving plate.
• 18 serve warm or cold, cut into wedges.