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FRITTATINE ALLA PARMIGIANA

October 6, 2011 By Manu 34 Comments

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

This is my great grandmother’s recipe.  It is one of the oldest family recipes I have!  So, besides being my favourite way to cook and eat eggs, you can well understand that this recipe is also very dear to me.  It is a little time consuming to make, but it tastes divine… it is well worth the extra work!  And it looks really pretty as well.  It can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer (you can cut it into strips or make smaller individual servings).  It is very similar to a traditional Italian dish called melanzane alla parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana), only this one is made with eggs.  I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my family and I do!

 

Ingredients (for 4 persons):

For the frittatine
4 eggs
4 tbsp flour
½ glass milk
Salt

For the tomato sauce
¼ onion, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
400 ml – 13.5 oz. tomato purée
Salt
Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

Start by making the frittatine batter.  Put the eggs, salt, milk and flour in an electric blender and blend until well combined.  Keep aside and let it rest for half an hour.

In the meantime, prepare the tomato sauce.  Sauté the onion with the extra virgin olive oil until soft and transparent.

Add the tomato purée and a pinch of salt, cover and cook on a low flame for 20 minutes.  When ready, keep it aside to cool down.

Now cook the frittatine.  Take a non stick frying pan and put it on the fire.  When hot add ¼ tsp of butter and, when it melts, pour some of batter by swirling the pan so the batter coats the base of the pan. You want to make the coating thicker than a crêpe (about 0.5 cm thick).

When the surface of the frittatina dries up, it is time to flip it over.  Do so by using a plastic spatula to loosen its sides first and then flip it over.  Cook it for a minute more, then remove it from the pan and keep it aside.  Repeat this till your batter is over.

To assemble your dish, take a serving plate and put a little tomato sauce at the bottom.

Then add a frittatina, cover it with tomato sauce and sprinkle some Parmigiano Reggiano evenly across.

Then make another layer starting with a frittatina, tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano… finish with a good sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano on the top.

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Decorate with some parsley or basil and serve at room temperature.

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

Frittatine alla Parmigiana

On a completely different note,  I will be “offline” for a few days.  We’ll be heading off to New Caledonia for a few days of R&R in Noumea and Ile des Pins… no computer allowed!  Just thought I’d mention it, as I won’t be able to come by your blogs and comment on your yummy posts as usual.  I’ll catch up with everything once I am back, promise!  Hopefully I’ll be back with some good shots and stories to share.  I have organised for a few friends to write some guest posts for Manu’s Menu, so make sure to check them out as I am leaving you in very good hands… I have a few surprises waiting for you in the next few days!!!  Have fun and see you in a few days! <3

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Comments

  1. Parsley Sage says

    October 6, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Your great gramma had it going on! Great looking frittatine 🙂 Send me a slice! Buzzed

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  2. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    October 6, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    I didn’t know this recipe, but looks delicious! 🙂

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  3. Nuts about food says

    October 6, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I have never seen this recipe before…nice idea. I hope you have a great vacation, I know it has been long planned. It is good to be offline sometimes. Ciao!

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  4. tanja@tanjascookingcorner says

    October 6, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    This recipe is totally new to me, Manu! Old recipes are simply the best for me… Your Frittatine looks fantastic! Recipe noted 😉
    Have a great vacation!!

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  5. Liz says

    October 6, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Have a great holiday, Manu! We’ll miss you~

    I was expecting a frittata, but this is even more fabulous! YUM!

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  6. J @ ... semplicemente j ... says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:44 am

    Manu,

    Divertiti … non ho mai fatto queste Frittatine … ma sembrano deliziose … Sono sempre contenta quando ho un avviso di una tua nuova favolosa ricetta sul mio Google Reader … quando hai un attimo vai sul mio blog e leggi su World MSA Awareness Day … ho cambiato ad un mio domain allora tutto e’ un po’ sottosopra, cosi’ dovrai fare una ricerca … ci sono due post che mi piacerebbe che tu leggessi … a presto! J

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  7. Alyssa says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:53 am

    That looks so good! It looks like a much lighter alternative to lasanga.

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  8. Katherine Martinelli says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:35 am

    Wow, what a dish!! It looks fabulous! What a wonderful family recipe. Enjoy your little holiday!! Sounds amazing.

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  9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:54 am

    This sounds so comforting and delicious. Anything that comes from family is always good.

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  10. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:55 am

    How didn’t I came up with this amazing idea??? Wowwww Manu this look like something that I would eat in a second and would share a slice:))) just kidding, kids first..but seriously, this is so awesome!!!

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  11. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Wanted to say “wouldn’t share a slice” lol was too happy to express myself that I forgot to write correctly hahaha

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  12. Elyse @The Cultural Dish says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Omg this looks so good! They are like crepes or little pancakes with sauce… love it!

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  13. Conna says

    October 7, 2011 at 7:13 am

    This recipe looks promising.
    Just added to my “to do list.
    Thanks for sharing Manuela.

    Have a safe journey!

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  14. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    October 7, 2011 at 7:20 am

    This looks amazing, I think my kids will love to eat it…better than the eggplant, they don’t like it.

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  15. PolaM says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Looks great! Simple and fast and as comforting as lasagne! Enjoy your vacation and bring back great memories and lots of pics for us!

    Reply
  16. Suzi says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:31 am

    I love those layers, sounds delicious. Enjoy your vacation!

    Reply
  17. kankana says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Why am I not ur neighbor!
    I am drooling here girl .. this looks so delicious and I know I will just love it.

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  18. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    It looks like pancake with tomato sauce instead of syrup. I haven’t heard of frittatine before but it sounds delicious!
    Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip, Manu!

    Reply
  19. Ryan says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    This looks delicious and is such a beautiful dish! I love how simple the tomato sauce is too. That was how my Grandmother made hers and it was incredible. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing trip!

    Reply
  20. Jill | Dulce Dough says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Looks delicious! Your post made me so hungry!

    Reply
  21. Jill @ MadAboutMacarons says

    October 8, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Enjoy that break, Manu. You deserve it. What a post before leaving! Another winner – this looks absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
  22. Adele Forbes says

    October 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    drooling in CFlat…awesome job!

    Reply
  23. Sandra says

    October 8, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    You left us with an amazing recipe and Congratulation on Top 9! Enjoy your time away.

    Reply
  24. Tiffany says

    October 9, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Family recipes are the BEST! And this one is no exception!

    Reply
  25. mjskit says

    October 9, 2011 at 2:55 am

    I’m with Tiffany – family recipes are the BEST! These look so simple and sound SO GOOD! My southwestern version of your Italian dish uses corn tortilla and red chile sauce – of course! 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying your vacation!

    Reply
  26. Beth Michelle says

    October 9, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Ooo manu this looks so tasty! I am so going to be trying this!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  27. Lilla says

    October 10, 2011 at 3:52 am

    Senza averla assaggiata so che questa ricetta è deliziosa, mi è venuta l’acquolina…ah che buone le tue frittatine!!

    Reply
  28. Lyn says

    October 11, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Every time when I come by your blog, I’ll sure to learn something new. This looks like no-meat lasagna and so delicious too! 😀
    Hope you have a great holiday trip! Enjoy!

    Reply
  29. Amy says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    It’s only 7 am here and my mouth is watering! This looks fantastic! I have never heard about frittatine alla parmigiana, but I have now! Yum!

    Reply
  30. Sandi says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Who would have known grits could look so lovely, nice!

    Reply
  31. Liv B says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    This looks SO good!

    Reply
  32. Jenn says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    My heart skipped a beat when I saw this recipe. My nonna used to make this all the time as well

    Reply

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