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Omelette with Borettana Onions

Simple and versatile, the omelette with Borettana Onions is suitable as a main course, as an aperitif or for a tasty picnic

  • Gluten freesi
  • Veganno
  • Portatasecondo
  • DifficoltàSemplice
  • Tempo20 minutes
  • Persone4
  • Gluten freesi
  • Veganno
  • Coursesecondo
  • Level of difficultySemplice
  • Preparation time20 minutes
  • Serving4
Frittata con Cipolline Borettane dell'Emilia

Ingredients for 4 people

  • 600 g Borettana Onions from Emilia
  • 5 eggs
  • 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano
  • herbs (parsley and marjoram)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Excellent as a main course, irresistible with an aperitif, the “Omelette with Borettana Onions” is a simple, tasty, versatile option for any occasion! Take a tip from us – prepare it in advance and use it to fill a nice sandwich, perhaps for a quick lunch at work or a picnic outdoors: the unrivalled gentle flavour of Borettana Onions from Emilia will win you over every time!

How to prepare

Clean the Borettana Onions from Emilia and slice them thinly. Stew them over a low heat in a pan with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, until they are soft and almost transparent: if necessary, add water to make them easier to cook.

Beat the eggs with the grated cheese and herbs in a bowl, then pour the mix over the stewed onions. Cook on both sides for about 10/15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve the omelette with Borettana Onions while it is hot.

Recipe by Daniela Tornato, blogger of Smile, Beauty and More