Swiss Chard and Sausage Frittata by Mario Batali

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  • 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage (removed from casing)
  • 1 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 bunches Swiss Chard (chiffonade; thinly sliced)
  • 8 Eggs
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino

Preparation

Step 1

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage (removed from casing)
1 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 bunches Swiss Chard (chiffonade; thinly sliced)
8 Eggs
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add the Olive Oil. Add the Sausage, and cook until crisp, breaking up as it cooks. Add the Red Onion and Chard. Crack Eggs into a large bowl, add the Garlic, and whisk together. Transfer sauté pan contents and Sausage to bowl with the Egg mixture, and stir to mix everything. Season generously with Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper.

3

1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino

Transfer back to sauté pan. Top with grated Pecorino. Place into oven and cook until, set and broil just before serving, just until Pecorino is a golden brown. Slice and serve.

Helpful Tips:
1. Render out the fat of the sausage.
2. Include the stem in the chard!
3. Let the chard wilt, but not cook completely down.
4. Add the toppings into the egg mixture, and then add back to the pan.
5. You could cook the frittata on the stovetop or the oven.