Tortino

Name: Tortino
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped leek, white part only; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 8 ounces zucchini, diced in 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 6 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup whipping cream; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 -3 drops hot sauce; 1/2 cup grated asiago cheese

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped leek, white part only
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
8 ounces zucchini, diced in 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 -3 drops hot sauce
1/2 cup grated asiago cheese

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
2

Heat oil in 9-inch ovenproof skillet, preferably nonstick, on medium heat.
3

Add leeks, garlic and zucchini and saute until vegetables are tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4

Stir in thyme leaves. Cool for 15 minutes.
5

Beat together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour over vegetables. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes.
6

Sprinkle over cheese and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until eggs are set.
7

Slide out of skillet, cut into squares and serve either warm or at room temperature.