Mushroom Frittata Recipe, the Spoleto way

Autumn is the perfect time to discard your summer weight watching diet and return to food for grown-ups.

We are talking 'pappardelle pasta in hare sauce', 'liver bruschetta', 'game' and so on, all prepared with genuine ingredients such salami, cheese and vegetables in season.

With this in mind, October and November means mushrooms,, one of the mostly popular ingredients in the Umbria cuisine.

Below is a typical savory recipe from Spoleto which also features eggs, tomatoes and pecorino cheese.

It is a very rich dish and could also be considered a main course.

ingredients

800 gr. mushrooms, olive oil, clove of garlic, red tomatoes, 3 eggs, 100 gr. of pecorino cheese, broth, salt and red chilli pepper.

making it

Clean the mushrooms and  cut them into smaller pieces.

Gently fry them in a frying pan with the olive oil, garlic and chopped tomatoes. Add salt and let it cook slowly for about ten minutes.

Add a bit the broth and cook for another ten minutes.

Next, pour the beaten eggs into the frying pan followed by grated cheese. Salt and pepper.

Mix all with a spoon and cover the pan until the pie, or omelette, is firm.

Serve hot, although the dish can keep for  day.

 

 

Additional Info

  • Conversion Table: 1 lb (16oz) = 450 gr; 1/2 lb (8oz) = 225gr 1oz = 25gr; 1kg = 2lb 3oz; 500gr = 1lb 3oz; 250gr = 9oz; 100gr = 3.5oz; 1 teaspoon = 0.33 fl oz; 1 cup = 0.5 pints (8fl oz); 1 litre = 35 fl oz
The Umbrian restaurant of Il Baio Relais & Natural Spa near Spoleto is located through from the main reception in the main building of the structure owned by the Ceccaroni family. The original owner's house has been renovated with attention to every detail and this includes the impressive and spaciousdining…
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