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Frittata with Asparagus and Fontina

This asparagus frittata has a creamy, custardy texture, is absolutely delicious and beautiful to look at as well! A great recipe to use up left-over asparagus! So versatile, you can use numerous ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Eggs
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

  • 6 jumbo eggs beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh asparagus tough ends snapped off, then cut diagonally into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 cup Fontina cheese grated
  • 1/3 cup Parmiggiano or Pecorina cheese finely grated
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • garlic clove minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a medium-size, non-stick skillet on a medium heat stove burner.
  • Add diced onions and minced garlic; saute' for about 2 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus, onions and garlic and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add the grated cheeses.
  • Reduce heat to low-medium heat and continue to cook for about 8 - 10 minutes or until the frittata is almost set. The edges should be pulling away from the sides of the skillet and yet still runny in the center.
  • Place in the oven and bake until golden and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler to get an extra golden-brown color, but you have to stay by the oven and keep a good eye on the frittata while it is broiling. It would burn very easily. If necessary, place aluminum foil around the edges to prevent burning.
  • When completely golden brown, turn off the oven and allow the frittata to set, for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve by sliding onto a dinner-size plate. Cut into pie-like slices.
  • ENJOY!