Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Frittata topped with Marinara and Mozzarella

by Kevin Lynch

10-5-2015

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 4

An egg based dish stuffed with spicy Italian sausage and sweet roasted red peppers that is topped with a tasty marinara sauce and melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound Italian Turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
• 1 large roasted red pepper, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella, grated
• 1 handful parsley, chopped, optional

Directions

1. Heat the oil in an oven proof pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sausage and cook until it has just browned all over, breaking it apart as you go.
3. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Mix the eggs, parmigiano reggiano, roasted red pepper, sausage, onions, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
6. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until the eggs are almost set, about 10-15 minutes.
7. Transfer the pan into a preheated 400F/200C oven and let the eggs finish cooking, about 10 minutes.
8. Pour the marinara sauce over the frittata, sprinkle on the cheese and broil until the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Source: Closet Cooking