Capellini And Asparagus Frittata Recipe
- 1 lb Thin asparagus Salt
- 6 lrg Chicken Large eggs or possibly 4 goose Large eggs Freshly grnd black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 8 x Green onions including 2/3 of green parts thinly sliced
- 2 c. Leftover cooked capellini see * Note
- 1/4 c. Minced fresh Italian parsley - (packed)
- 1/2 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- * Note: If starting with uncooked capellini, cook 3 ounces according to package directions till al dente.
- Drain well and run under cool water till completely cooled.
- Drain again.
- Snap off and throw away tough ends of asparagus.
- Cut stalks into 1/2-inch pcs.
- In a medium saucepan filled with boiling salted water, blanch asparagus just till it turns bright green, about 2 min.
- Drain asparagus; refresh under cool water.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- With a fork, beat Large eggs well; season with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- In a large, ovenproof nonstick or possibly well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat oil and butter together over medium heat.
- Add in green onions and cook, stirring, till wilted, about 2 min.
- Reduce heat to low; add in asparagus.
- Cover skillet and cook till asparagus is tender, about 10 min.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in capellini and minced parsley to skillet; toss well with asparagus.
- Spread pasta mix proportionately in skillet; slowly pour egg mix over pasta mix.
- The Large eggs should completely cover the pasta.
- Increase heat to medium, cover the skillet, and let the frittata cook, without stirring, till it begins to create a crust underneath, 2 to 3 min.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over frittata, transfer skillet to the oven, and bake, uncovered, till hard and the Large eggs are completely cooked in the center, 5 to 7 min.
- Remove from oven; let stand for about 5 min, then serve.
- Yields 6 servings.
salt, chicken, extra virgin olive oil, butter, green onions, capellini, fresh italian parsley, freshly grated parmigianoreggiano cheese
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/capellini-and-asparagus-frittata-99202 (may not work)