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Green Frittata Tagliatelle with Mushrooms and Speck

17/11/2023

The green frittata tagliatelle with mushrooms and speck are a rich and tasty first course that combines the softness of eggs with the freshness of herbs, together with the intense flavor of mushrooms and crispy speck. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 200 g fresh spinach or a mix of herbs such as parsley, basil and arugula
  • Salt, to taste.
  • Pepper, to taste.
  • Nutmeg, to taste.
  • 300 g mushrooms (porcini or button)
  • 100 g speck, sliced very thinly
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to taste.
  • Grated Parmesan, to taste.

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the green frittatas. Clean and wash the spinach or chosen herbs and cook them quickly in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a garlic clove. Once wilted, blend them with a mixer and let cool.
  2. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then add the blended spinach or herbs. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
  3. Lightly grease a non-stick pan and pour in a ladle of the mixture, spreading it evenly to obtain a thin frittata. Cook for a few minutes per side until golden, then place the frittatas on paper towels.
  4. Once cooled, cut the frittatas into strips as wide as tagliatelle and set aside.
  5. Clean and slice the mushrooms, then sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a garlic clove. Add the speck slices cut into strips until crispy.
  6. Add the frittata “tagliatelle” to the pan with the mushrooms and speck, stirring gently to let the flavors combine.
  7. Plate and, if desired, sprinkle with plenty of grated Parmesan before serving.

This recipe is a great opportunity to add an Italian twist to an original dish. For a wine pairing, you might choose a fresh and slightly aromatic white, such as a Verdicchio that balances the richness of the dish.

Remember that for the frittatas to turn out well, it is important to have a non-stick pan that allows you to cook them without sticking. Quickly cooking the herbs preserves their bright green color and nutritional properties.

Green frittata tagliatelle can be a valid alternative to the classic pasta first course to surprise your guests with something original and colorful.