Frittata with Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Frittata with Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A fluffy Italian-style baked egg dish loaded with fresh tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese. This versatile breakfast can be served hot or at room temperature.

35 minMediumServes 6180 cal/serving

ItalianBreakfastStovetop and OvenVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 8 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Add 3/4 of the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the egg mixture and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining cheese for topping.
4

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
6

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Sprinkle half of the 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves over the top. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the edges begin to set.
7

Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
8

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the frittata is set and the top is lightly golden.
9

Let the frittata cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining basil.
10

Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Frittata with Tomatoes and Basil dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Frittata with Tomatoes and Basil ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Frittata with Tomatoes and Basil?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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