Italian Sausage & Pepper Frittata Affogato
Breakfast and dinner come together harmoniously in this Italian sausage and pepper frittata affogato, crowned with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Appropriately, the Italian term "affogato" translates to "drowned," which perfectly describes the marinara topping, giving the dish a delightful blend of breakfast frittata and pizza vibes, making it a delightful option for any meal of the day. To complete the experience, indulge in a classic affogato—an Italian dessert with gelato submerged in espresso.Once you master this rendition, feel free to explore numerous variations. Experiment with dollops of pesto and ricotta as an alternative to mozzarella, or switch to mushrooms instead of sausage for a satisfying vegetarian twist. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
- 1/4 c. whole milk
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb. spicy or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 c. store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella (about 6 oz.)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, basil, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a 10" ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat oil. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Push vegetables to one side of skillet and add sausage to the other side. Using a wooden spoon, break up sausage into small bits, then stir to combine with vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is golden brown and cooked through and vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Pour egg mixture into skillet with sausage and vegetables. Cook, slowly stirring with a spatula and scraping bottom and sides of skillet to form large curds, until eggs are almost set, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread into an even layer.
- Transfer skillet to oven and broil until golden in spots and puffed, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread marinara over and sprinkle with mozzarella. Continue to broil until sauce is warm and cheese is melted and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes more. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with basil.
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