Zucchini Herb and Pancetta Frittata (Printable)
Savory Italian baked egg dish with zucchini, fresh herbs, and crisp pancetta
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Meats
03 - 3.5 ounces pancetta, diced
→ Eggs and Dairy
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - ¼ cup whole milk
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Fresh Herbs
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Seasoning
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning rack in the middle.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until crisp. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, zucchini, and onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are soft and lightly golden.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper.
05 - Stir cooked pancetta into zucchini-onion mixture. Pour egg mixture evenly over vegetables and pancetta in skillet.
06 - Cook on stovetop for 2-3 minutes until edges begin to set.
07 - Transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until frittata is puffed and just set in center.
08 - Let cool for a few minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from an Italian trattoria
- The combination of crisp pancetta, tender zucchini, and fresh herbs hits every perfect texture note
- Works beautifully for brunch, lunch, or a lazy dinner with a salad
02 -
- Dont skip the step of removing the pancetta before adding vegetables or the meat will overcook and lose its texture
- The frittata will continue cooking slightly when you remove it from the oven, so taking it out when the center still has a tiny bit of wobble prevents dryness
- Letting it rest for at least 5 minutes makes slicing so much cleaner and the texture more cohesive
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated the texture and flavor difference is remarkable
- Pat the zucchini dry after slicing if they seem especially watery to prevent a soggy frittata