Piperade frittata

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8Eggs -- beaten
¼cupCold water
3tablespoonsParmesan cheese -- grated
¼teaspoonSalt
3largesBasil leaves -- (fresh)
Chopped
cupPiperade*
1tablespoonOlive oil
3tablespoonsHam -- finely diced
Pepper -- to taste
½cupChunky tomato sauce --
(optional)

Directions

Beat together eggs, water, cheese, salt and basil. Stir in piperade. Heat oil in 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add ham; saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Cook until set on bottom. Reduce heat to medium. With spatula, lift edges of fri ttata so uncooked egg runs underneath. Cook until set, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue lifting and cooking until egg is completely set and lightly browned on underside. Flip frittata and brown top side, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter; dust with pepper. Cut into 4 wedges. Top with tomato sauce, if desired.

Recipe By : MARIA CIANCI, Chronicle Staff Writer File