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Paduan Zucchini Frittata
Padova (Veneto) — Mother recipe · en it
A rich and delicious zucchini frittata with crispy zucchinis, traditionally served in the Padua region.
⏱️ 25 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis
- 500g of Grana Padano cheese
- 3 eggs
- 100g of cooked ham
- 1 onion
- 200g of tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil
Method
- Slice the zucchinis thinly and salt them for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice the ham into thin strips and the onion into slices.
- In a non-stick pan, sauté the onion in a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the zucchinis and sauté for 5 minutes, then add the cubed tomatoes.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, add the Grana Padano cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add the egg and cheese mixture to the pan with the zucchinis and tomatoes, gently mix.
- Form a pie in the pan and sprinkle with the cooked ham.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes until the frittata is golden and the crust is crispy.
- Serve hot, cut into slices.
The story
The zucchini frittata is a Paduan specialty with origins dating back to the Renaissance period, when luxurious ingredients like zucchinis were used to prepare sumptuous dishes.
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