There are many omelette recipes, but this Italian style omelette is an interesting twist on the classic recipe. Join Eric from Simply Elegant Home Cooking as he demonstrates this delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Today Eric uses fresh basil, parsley, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and sopressata but you can substitute your favorite Italian cured meats and cheese to customize the omelette to your tastes. One of the keys is to use the best quality eggs you can find! Look for farm fresh eggs with rich, dark colored yolks!
Ingredients:
-3 eggs
-1 tablespoon Italian extra virgin olive oil
-1 tablespoon butter
-1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
-1/4 cup fresh basil
-1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
-1/4 cup scallions
-1/4 cup diced sopressata
-5 cherry or grape tomatoes cut into quarters
-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
-salt and pepper to taste