When it comes to filling a frittata, just about anything goes! Our latest version has all the cozy flavors of classic lasagna, but without the long wait. Smarts: Because this frittata packs a big flavor punch, we've kept the side salad very simple. Feel free to customize it with any additional toppings you like.
Mushrooms, any button
- 8 oz
, sliced
(look for pre-sliced to save time)
Tomatoes, cherry or grape
- 1 cup
, halved
Eggs
- 8
Milk, any type
- 3 Tbsp
Salt
- 1/2 tsp
Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Italian sausage, raw
- 8 oz
Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp
Cheese, ricotta
- 1/2 cup
Cheese, parmesan (opt)
- 1 oz
, shredded
Italian Side Salad:
Garlic
- 1 clove
, chopped
Vinegar, red or white wine
- 2 Tbsp
Mustard, Dijon
- 1 tsp
Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp
Oil, olive
- 3 Tbsp
Lettuce, romaine
- 6 oz
, chopped
Cucumbers
- 6 oz
, chopped
Prep
Shallots - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating first.) Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make vinaigrette - (Skip if made ahead for Monday.) Chop garlic. Whisk together garlic, vinegar, mustard, and oregano. Slowly add olive oil while whisking. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Mushrooms - Slice mushrooms if not pre-sliced. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
While oven is heating, heat a 10.5” to 12” (26 cm to 30 cm) oven-safe skillet with cooking oil over medium heat. (Note: skillet size is for 4 servings. If customizing, use a larger or smaller skillet, or you can transfer the cooked filling to a muffin tin and top it with the egg mixture before baking.)
Add sausage to heated oil and saute until nearly cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add shallots, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning to the pan along with a pinch of salt and continue to cook until sausage is cooked through and mushrooms are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes more.
Fold in tomatoes.
Pour egg mixture over filling and stir gently until everything is just combined.
Remove from heat and drop ricotta in small spoonfuls over the frittata. You can leave all the ricotta on top or push some down beneath the egg mixture, but don’t blend it in fully. Top with parmesan, if using.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. (Frittata is done when eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.)
While frittata bakes, toss lettuce with cucumbers. If vinaigrette was made ahead, shake or stir it. Toss salad with vinaigrette until dressed to your liking.
Remove frittata from the oven and let cool briefly before slicing.
Slice frittata and divide among serving plates. Serve with salad on the side. Enjoy!