Liturgical Year : Recipes : Ricotta Omelet

Catholic Recipe: Ricotta Omelet

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon milk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound ricotta, sieved
2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce (optional)

Details

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: ★★☆☆

Cost: ★★☆☆

For Ages: 11+

Origin: Italy

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Also Called: Fritatta di Ricotta

DIRECTIONS

Blend flour with milk; add beaten eggs, salt; mix well. Melt butter in small, heavy skillet. Add 2 tablespoons egg mixture. Cook 3 minutes on each side. Make as many small omelets as mixture allows. Reserve omelets.

Mix ricotta, water, Parmesan cheese. Place 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each omelet; fold. When all omelets are folded, reheat in butter and serve plain or with tomato sauce. Yield, 4 servings