Baby marrow and parmasan frittata

15 April 2015 - 10:14 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

Warm and hearty and rich deliciousness. INGREDIENTS30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, crushedSalt, to taste3 small baby marrows, grated, plus shavings to serve4 extra-large eggs30ml (2 tbsp) fresh cream80ml ( cup) grated Parmesan or other hard cheesePinch of ground nutmegFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteMETHODHeat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion until soft. Add garlic, season with salt and cook for a minute. Add grated baby marrows and stir-fry until just softened.Whisk eggs and cream together in a large bowl. Whisk in the cheese, nutmeg and pepper, then stir the egg mixture into the baby marrow mixture in the pan.Cook over a low heat until the bottom is lightly browned, then place under the preheated oven grill for 2-3 minutes until browned on top.Run a spatula around the edges and under the frittata to loosen it from the pan.Slide onto a plate and serve immediately.You can also use a smaller pan to make individual frittatas.Or, instead of frying, you can make the frittata in a round ovenproof dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for10-15 minutes.Serves 4-6..

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