Frittata with Tomatoes, Onion and Basil (Pomodori e Vino)

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Frittata with Tomatoes, Onion and Basil

Here in Alabama, we might be in the middle of the hot and sticky dog days of summer... but the tomatoes and basil are perfect. This is just the time for a Frittata with Tomatoes, Onion and Basil; the challenge for Pomodori e Vino this week.

If y'all have ever made a frittata... it is really simple. It is an open-faced Italian omelet. It is a base of eggs and whatever~ cooked slowly in a skillet, then finished under a broiler until it is firm.

This is a Frittata that is packed full of flavor. In this recipe, 3 cups of onion are cooked until caramelized, and combined with tomatoes. Just before serving combine 5 eggs with tomato mixture, basil and cheese.

The result is a beautiful skilletfull of tomato and basil. It is best served warm out of the oven, and sliced into wedges. With some cantelope this makes a perfect brunch.

Ciao y'all,

Sandi

Posted to 5. Friday - Sandi/Jan | Frittata by Sandi on August 20, 2010 8:04 AM
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Comments (7)

jgk:

I love frittate! Whenever I have leftover veggies I make one. This one, of course, looks delish!

Posted by jgk | August 20, 2010 9:17 AM

Posted on August 20, 2010 09:17

Beth:

This sounds great. I can't wait to try it!

Posted by Beth | August 20, 2010 9:25 AM

Posted on August 20, 2010 09:25

Mindy:

Sandi, your place setting is very inviting! I agree that a frittata makes the perfect brunch and this recipe looks delicious!

:D Brava!

Posted by Mindy | August 20, 2010 9:46 AM

Posted on August 20, 2010 09:46

Franca Higgins:

Ciao everyone,

I make frittata all the time. My husband
lovers peppers so I use both red & green. I have never used a broiler though-I turn mine over onto a dish or platter (depending on the size) and put it back into the same pan and finish cooking on the stove. My favorite is onions and potatoes.

Thanks.

Posted by Franca Higgins | August 20, 2010 10:50 AM

Posted on August 20, 2010 10:50

Marcella Hazan:

Yes, Sandi, it is full of flavor if you caramelize the onion. Occasionally, on this blog, I have seen photos of presumably sauteed onion that was pearly white. That doesn't do it.

I like it warm, but not hot right out of the oven, I like it to settle a little while letting the flavors emerge from the behind the veil of heat.

Posted by Marcella Hazan | August 20, 2010 7:14 PM

Posted on August 20, 2010 19:14

Jerry:

That looks great Sandi! I can't wait to give this one a try.

Posted by Jerry | August 21, 2010 6:17 AM

Posted on August 21, 2010 06:17

Ray Anne:

"Ciao, y'all" says it all. Just the right spirit to make this blog such a pleasure to read. The perfect combination of amazing recipes and dedicated cooks/writers. Oh, and the frittata looks delicious.

Posted by Ray Anne | August 23, 2010 5:26 PM

Posted on August 23, 2010 17:26

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Pomodori e Vino is a group of nine who, on March 28th, 2010 began a challenge to cook every recipe in Marcella Hazan's "Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking" We are documenting our results here with a post every day. Check in often.