Asparagus-Ricotta Frittata with Parmesean

Contributed By: susanelaine
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

4 Whole eggs plus 4 whites
1 cup Part skim ricotta cheese
2 tbs Olive oil
1 lb. Asparagus, hard stems removed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300F

Whisk together eggs, egg whites and ricotta in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and 2 tbs. water, and season with salt. Cover, and cook 4 minutes, or until asparagus has softened. Uncover, raise heat to medium-high and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, or until liquid has evaporated and asparagus is crispy, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to medium. Pour egg mixture over asparagus. Cook 5 minutes, or until eggs begin to st around sides. Sprinkle Parmesean over top, and tranfer to oven. Bake 15 minutes, or until frittata is set. Slide out of skillet, and slice into 6 wedges.