Asparagus Frittata? Are You Trying To Bore People To Death With That Dull Title?

My idea of a perfect world is one in which everyone enjoys a good meal. — Yoko Ono.

This basic recipe will create a beautiful frittata that’s perfect for brunch or a light dinner. The salty cheese and fresh asparagus come together in perfect harmony, and the shallots add a lovely depth of flavor. This recipe is not just about the ingredients; it’s about the technique, and you better not mess it up!

Asparagus and Shallot Frittata

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sliced shallots
• 1 pound thin spear asparagus, tough ends snapped off, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths
• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese (can sub cottage cheese)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (can sub an Italian blend)

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a 10-inch ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the sliced asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
3. Beat the eggs, ricotta cheese, and salt together, then stir in the chives and tarragon. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until almost set, but still runny on top, 4 to 5 minutes. While cooking, preheat the oven broiler.
4. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over the eggs and put in the oven to broil until the cheese is melted and browned and the center is set, about 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the oven with oven mitts and slide the frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges. (Be very careful with the hot pan handle! I usually ice down the handle of any long-handled pan I take out of the oven so that no one mistakenly tries to pick up the pan by the hot handle.)

Wine Pairing:

Pair this delightful dish with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The crisp acidity and herbal notes of this wine will complement the flavors of the asparagus and cheese. Try the “Brancott Estate — Sauvignon Blanc” for a perfect pairing.

Bon Appétit

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