Broccoli-Rabe and Ricotta Frittata
- 3/4 pound broccoli rabe, tough stems removed
- 9 eggs
- 3/4 cup ricotta (about 1/3 pound)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Heat the oven to 325.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the broccoli rabe until almost tender, about 3 minutes.
- Drain.
- Rinse the broccoli rabe with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Cut the broccoli rabe into 2-inch lengths and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the ricotta and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and the pepper.
- In a medium cast-iron or ovenproof nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the blanched broccoli rabe and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the broccoli rabe in the pan and then add the egg mixture.
- Cook the frittata, without stirring, until the edges start to set, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and bake until firm, about 25 minutes.
broccoli rabe, eggs, ricotta, salt, freshground black pepper, olive oil, clove garlic, parmesan
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/broccoli-rabe-and-ricotta-frittata (may not work)