frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

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Baked into quiches, frittatas, pasta dishes, and more: Many recipes that include asparagus call for cooking or sautéeing the vegetable in the skillet briefly before incorporate it into the overall dish. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Add chopped chicken to egg dishes like frittatas and quiches to bump up their protein content even more. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Add in the mushroom-spinach mixture, distributing it evenly in the frittata. Nicole Hvidsten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024 Breakfast at the Naughty Fox in Avalon is an indulgent treat (build your own lobster frittata or have the french toast special) before your long day. Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frittata 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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