Zucchini Herb and Pancetta Frittata (Printable)

Savory Italian-style egg dish with tender zucchini, crispy pancetta, and fresh herbs. Ready in 35 minutes, serves four.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

→ Meats

05 - 3.5 ounces pancetta, diced

→ Dairy & Eggs

06 - 8 large eggs
07 - 1/4 cup whole milk
08 - 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in an oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
03 - Add onion and zucchini to the pan. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir in parsley and chives.
05 - Return pancetta to the skillet, spreading it evenly with the vegetables. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and pancetta, gently stirring to distribute evenly.
06 - Cook on the stove for 2–3 minutes until edges begin to set.
07 - Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the frittata is set in the center and lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary eggs into something restaurant worthy with barely any extra effort
  • The leftovers are arguably better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • An oven safe skillet is non negotiable here, so check that your pan can handle high heat before starting
  • Overcooking makes frittatas rubbery, so pull it from the oven when the center is just set, not completely firm
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre grated for better melting and more intense flavor
  • Pat the zucchini dry after slicing if it seems especially watery to prevent a soggy frittata

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