Recipe from "Lidia's Italy."
12 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/3 cups day old bread, cubed (1/2 inch), crusts removed.
1 onion, cut into 1/2 - inch stripes
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (I used yellow pepper)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat the eggs, heavy cream, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add bread cubes and let soak until softened, about 15 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10 - inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add peppers and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. stir in cherry tomatoes. Add butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, heat until foaming.
Pour egg and bread mixture into pan, cook, over medium heat, without stirring.
Meanwhile, add ricotta by rounded tablespoonfuls, forming little pockets on top. Continue cooking until bottom is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. There should be a few bubbles around edges.
Once bottom crust has formed, transfer skillet to preheated oven. Cook until center is firm to touch, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
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