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Saucy Mediterranean Frittata

Saucy Mediterranean Frittata

YIELD Makes 4 to 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS

Tomato Sauce (recipe)
1	tablespoon olive oil
1	small onion, chopped
1	medium tomato, seeded and diced
1	tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4	teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/3	cup cooked orzo
1/3	cup chopped pitted black olives
8	eggs
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/8	teaspoon black pepper
2	tablespoons butter
1/2	cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

PREPARATION:

Prepare Tomato Sauce.
Heat oil in ovenproof 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion until tender. Add tomato, basil and oregano; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in orzo and olives; remove from skillet and set aside.
Beat eggs, salt and pepper in medium bowl with electric mixer at low speed. Stir in tomato mixture; set aside.
Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture; top with cheese. Reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom and most of middle is set.
Place skillet on rack 4 inches from broiler. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until top is browned. Cut into wedges; serve with Tomato Sauce. Garnish as desired.

This recipe appears in: Italian

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