In the realm of culinary delights, Italy stands tall with its diverse and mouthwatering cuisine. Among its many gems is the Italian omelet, a classic dish that embodies simplicity, versatility, and sheer deliciousness. This delectable creation is a testament to the Italian passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and the art of transforming simple elements into extraordinary meals. From the classic two-egg omelet to more elaborate variations like the omelet filled with cheese, vegetables, or cured meats, the Italian omelet offers a culinary adventure that caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Join us as we explore three distinct Italian omelet recipes, each bursting with flavor and sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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ITALIAN OMELET
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and zucchini in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath., When the eggs are set, spoon vegetable mixture over one side and sprinkle with cheese. Fold other side over filling. Remove from the heat., In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add remaining sauce ingredients; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with omelet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 38g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 503mg cholesterol, Sodium 944mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
ITALIAN OMELET
Steps:
- Combine all topping ingredients in bowl; set aside.
- Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Beat eggs, water, salt and pepper in bowl at low speed until light in color and well mixed. Pour eggs into hot skillet. Cook 2 minutes; lift edge of eggs with heatproof spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath 3-4 minutes or until mixture is almost set.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over half of omelet. Cover; let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Gently fold other half of omelet over cheese.
- Place omelet onto plate; top with Parmesan cheese and tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 455 milligrams, Sodium 720 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 21 grams
ITALIAN OMELET RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 200 F.
- Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl. Cover them completely with boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes, or until you assemble the rest of your ingredients.
- When tomatoes have reconstituted, drain the liquid.
- Arrange the mozzarella cheese, basil, and Parmesan cheese in bowls or on plates near the stove for easy access.
- In a small bowl, beat 3 eggs together with 2 tablespoons milk.
- Heat a medium (10-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and tilt pan to coat it completely with melted butter.
- When butter foams, add the egg mixture and use a rubber spatula to rapidly stir eggs in pan for a few seconds.
- Then shake pan to evenly distribute eggs, and let cook over medium-high heat until eggs are nearly set.
- Sprinkle about 1/4 cup mozzarella, 1 tablespoon basil, 1/4 cup tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese over one-half of the omelet. Season omelet lightly with salt and pepper.
- Run the rubber spatula lightly under the other half to make sure it's not stuck, then gently fold the egg mixture over the filling.
- Let cook another minute or two to let cheese melt, then slide the omelet out of the skillet onto a plate.
- Keep warm in a 200 F oven while you repeat the process to create additional omelets with the remaining ingredients. Serve omelets warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 202 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 218 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 1 dozen (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FLUFFY ITALIAN OMELET
I'm not sure this is really an Italian Omelet, but that is what my mom always called it. Very simple and tasty.
Provided by JenniferK2
Categories Breakfast
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and beat well.
- Heat skillet and spray with cooking spray.
- Pour egg mixture into pan and cook until almost set; fold omelet in half and cook about 30 seconds longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 426.6, Sodium 227.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 14.7
ITALIAN OMELET
Make and share this Italian Omelet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Danny Beason
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute pepper and onions.
- Scramble eggs, pour into buttered skillet.
- Cook to your disired doneness.
- Top with sauted vegetables and cheese.
- Fold egg over toppings.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.8, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 528.7, Sodium 1923.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 48.4
ITALIAN OMELET
Make and share this Italian Omelet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 37m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and zucchini in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
- Pour into the skillet; cook over medium heat.
- As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.
- When eggs are nearly set, spoon vegetable mixture over half of the omelet; sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold omelet in half over filling.
- Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve over omelet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 506.2, Sodium 929.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 21.7
THE FARMER'S FRITTATA (ITALIAN-STYLE OMELET)
Loaded with fresh vegetables and a touch of bacon, this farmer's frittata is my favorite type of frittata. It's a perfect way to use your gorgeous, fresh garden vegetables. Curing the squash with kosher salt pulls out the bitterness and makes the squash taste sweeter. It's got great texture, taste, and visual appeal and can be served hot, warm, at room temperature or cold for any meal of the day.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Omelets
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine zucchini and summer squash in a bowl and sprinkle 2 tablespoons kosher salt over top; toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Thoroughly rinse squash with cold water to remove all salt; transfer to a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 5 minutes.
- While the bacon is cooking, mix eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, and green onions together with a fork in a large bowl.
- Raise the heat on the bacon to medium-high; toss in peppers and red onion plus a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until the peppers just start to soften and the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add drained squash and carefully stir together; cook until squash is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Toss Cheddar cheese into the skillet and pour egg mixture over top. Stir with a spatula (like you were making scrambled eggs) until it starts to thicken up, 30 to 45 seconds. Shake the pan gently to settle the contents and turn off the heat. Push the edges down a bit with the spatula and sprinkle goat cheese over top. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place under the preheated broiler until the surface is lightly browned and frittata is firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with more green onions and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring it onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 274.5 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2291.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
ITALIAN OMELETTE
There's probably nothing Italian about this, except that it uses leftover spaghetti sauce! Different and delicious.
Provided by SilverOpera
Categories Breakfast
Time 9m
Yield 1 omelette, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat spaghetti sauce in saucepan or microwave until hot.
- Whip eggs with salt and pepper until well combined.
- Heat butter until melted on medium.
- Turn to medium low, and add egg to pan.
- Cook 1 minute without disturbing.
- Add warmed spaghetti sauce to entire surface, and cheeses and basil to half.
- Cook until the egg is no longer runny (about 2 - 3 more minutes).
- Fold egg over cheese.
- Serve with a toasted bagel or English muffin.
- Variations include the addition of sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, other herbs, etc. Enjoy!
ITALIAN PIZZA OMELET
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Remove from skillet and set aside., In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges)., As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon mushroom mixture on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Serve with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 40g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 681mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
LIGHT ITALIAN FETA OMELET
I was in the mood for an omelet (love omelets!) and also wanted to use up some ingredients that I had on hand. I came up with this yummy omelet that has the delicious flavors of eggs, tomatoes, basil and feta cheese. Measurements are an approximation...you can use more or less to your liking.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Add the egg substitute and cook over medium-low heat. Gently lift cooked edges and tilt the skillet to allow liquid egg substtute to flow under the cooked portion. Continue cooking in this fashion until all the liquid portion of the egg is gone.
- Gently flip the cooked egg with a wide spatulat. Place the basil, diced tomatoes and feta cheese over half of the omelet. Fold omelet over and heat through.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overbeat the eggs; you want them to be light and fluffy.
- Cook the omelet over medium heat so that it cooks evenly throughout.
- Be patient when cooking the omelet; it takes a few minutes to set.
- Don't flip the omelet too early; wait until the bottom is golden brown.
- Add your favorite fillings to the omelet before folding it over.
- Serve the omelet immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
The simple Italian omelet is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its light and fluffy texture and endless filling options, it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, cheese, and meat. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this classic Italian recipe a try.
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