Authentic Italian Asparagus Omelet from Trepunti

Frittata, Italian omelet, is a classical save-the-day secondo. There are many versions of frittata. The best is always the one with ingredients in season. During this period, early summer, what is better than making frittata di asparagi?! Biting into the spongy frittata, occasionally bursting with sweet and crunchy asparagus, Che buono! (How Yummy!)

Let’s try this recipe recommended by MariaRosa, who grows our Sicilian asparagus!

Time to prepare: 10 mins
Cooking: 20 mins
Portion: 4 persons

Ingredients;
Asparagus 250g
Half an onion
Eggs 6
Formaggio di capra 50g
Salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

1. Clean and dice the onion, stir-fry with extra virgin olive oil
2. Clean the asparagus, cut them into halves, peel and dice the bottom part
3. Add the asparagus into the pan for a quick stir
4. Beat 6 eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper
5. Add the formaggio di capra into the egg batter
6. Add the egg mixture into the pan
7. Pan-fry for 10 mins or until one side is golden and flip to the other side
8. Serve with more formaggio

Buon appetito!