Zucchini Herb Pancetta Frittata (Printable View)
Savory Italian-style frittata with tender zucchini, fresh herbs, and crispy pancetta. Ready in 35 minutes, serves four.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Meats
03 - 3.5 ounces pancetta, diced
→ Eggs and Dairy
04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Fresh Herbs
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Seasoning
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning rack in the center.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring until crisp. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in pan.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, zucchini, and onion. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are soft and lightly golden.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Stir cooked pancetta into zucchini-onion mixture. Pour egg mixture evenly over vegetables and pancetta in skillet.
06 - Cook on stovetop for 2–3 minutes until edges begin to set.
07 - Transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 10–12 minutes until frittata is puffed and just set in center.
08 - Let cool for a few minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
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- The combination of crisp pancetta and tender zucchini creates this perfect texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- It looks impressive enough for brunch guests but comes together in under 40 minutes with mostly pantry ingredients
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- An oven-safe skillet is absolutely essential here since the frittata starts on the stove and finishes under the broiler
- Letting the frittata rest for those few minutes after baking makes a huge difference in how cleanly it slices
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- Thinly slicing the zucchini instead of cubing it means it cooks through evenly and melds into the egg mixture
- Fresh herbs make a noticeable difference here, but if you only have dried thyme, use half the amount