Bellissimo Brunchissimo—Breakfast for 2

Bellissimo Brunchissimo is a delightful Italian breakfast featuring a savory frittata with fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese, accompanied by crusty ciabatta bread, a selection of cured meats, and sweet seasonal fruit. This satisfying meal offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures to start your day with gusto.

Meal Type

Breakfast

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

2

Food Stars

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 slices ciabatta bread, toasted
  • 4 oz prosciutto
  • 4 oz salami
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 cup olives
  • 2 cups seasonal fruit (eg, grapes, strawberries)

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Gather all ingredients and cookware
  2. Preheat the toaster
  3. In a large mixing bowl, crack 4 large eggs and add 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  4. Whisk the egg mixture until well combined
  5. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat
  6. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally with a spatula
  7. Add thinly sliced zucchini and diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally
  8. Add chopped baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally
  9. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes or until almost set, lifting edges with a spatula to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath
  10. Sprinkle chopped basil leaves and parsley over the top of the frittata
  11. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until fully set in the center
  12. While frittata cooks, toast ciabatta bread slices in preheated toaster until golden brown
  13. On a serving platter, arrange toasted ciabatta bread slices, prosciutto, salami, sliced mozzarella cheese, olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and seasonal fruit (eg, grapes or strawberries)
  14. When frittata is cooked through, use a spatula to slide it onto a cutting board
  15. Cut frittata into four equal portions using chef’s knife
  16. Place one portion of frittata on each ciabatta slice on serving platter
  17. Serve Bellissimo Brunchissimo immediately

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped radicchio
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped endive
  • Replace baby spinach with 2 cups chopped kale
  • Add 1 tbsp lemon zest
🧂 Salty
  • Increase salt to 3/4 tsp
  • Add 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Replace olives with 3/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • Add 1/2 tsp capers
🍋 Sour
  • Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Add 1/4 cup capers
  • Replace olives with 1/2 cup pickled vegetables
🌶️ Spicy
  • Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Replace red bell pepper with diced jalapeno pepper
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1/4 cup honey
  • Drizzle honey over ciabatta bread slices before toasting
  • Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon to egg mixture
  • Replace 1 cup of seasonal fruit with 1 cup sliced fresh figs
🍄 Umami
  • Increase grated Parmesan cheese to 3/4 cup
  • Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to egg mixture
  • Add 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms to skillet with zucchini and red bell pepper
  • Replace olives with 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Prosecco: The light and bubbly nature of Prosecco complements the rich flavors of the dish
  • Aperol Spritz: The refreshing and slightly bitter taste of Aperol Spritz balances the richness of the ingredients
  • Chianti: The medium-bodied red wine with fruity notes pairs well with the savory elements in the recipe
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Italian Lemonade: The citrus flavor complements the savory ingredients and adds a refreshing touch
  • Caffè Shakerato: The cold, frothy coffee drink balances the richness of the dish
  • Pomegranate Spritzer: The fruity and slightly tart flavor enhances the fresh elements of the recipe
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Remove milk
  • Replace ciabatta bread with 4 slices of keto bread
  • Remove seasonal fruit
  • Increase olives to 1 cup
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Replace prosciutto and salami with 4 oz smoked salmon
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the egg mixture
  • Replace olives with 1/2 cup mixed pitted Kalamata and green olives
🥑 Paleo
  • Remove milk
  • Replace grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • Remove ciabatta bread
  • Replace prosciutto with 4 oz smoked salmon
  • Replace salami with 4 oz cooked and sliced chicken breast
  • Remove mozzarella cheese
🐟 Pescatarian
  • Remove prosciutto
  • Remove salami
  • Add 4 oz smoked salmon
  • Add 4 oz cooked shrimp
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 1 cup silken tofu
  • Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
  • Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan cheese alternative
  • Replace 4 oz prosciutto with 4 oz vegan deli slices (e.g., Tofurky)||Replace 4 oz salami with 4 oz vegan salami alternative
  • Replace 6 oz mozzarella cheese with 6 oz vegan mozzarella cheese alternative
🥦 Vegetarian
  • Remove prosciutto
  • Remove salami
  • Add 4 oz grilled artichoke hearts, quartered
  • Add 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
🥩 Whole30
  • Remove milk
  • Remove grated Parmesan cheese
  • Remove ciabatta bread
  • Replace prosciutto with 4 oz smoked salmon
  • Replace salami with 4 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced
  • Remove mozzarella cheese
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Replace milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
  • Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Replace prosciutto and salami with 8 oz smoked salmon
  • Replace ciabatta bread with 4 slices whole grain bread
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace ciabatta bread with gluten-free bread
  • Ensure prosciutto and salami are gluten-free
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove onion
  • Remove red bell pepper
  • Replace milk with lactose-free milk
  • Replace ciabatta bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with lactose-free cheese
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace milk with unsweetened almond milk
  • Decrease Parmesan cheese to 1/4 cup
  • Replace ciabatta bread with whole grain bread
  • Remove prosciutto
  • Remove salami
  • Increase baby spinach to 3 cups
  • Increase cherry tomatoes to 1 1/2 cups
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace ciabatta bread with gluten-free bread
  • Ensure prosciutto and salami are gluten-free
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Replace milk with 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Reduce olive oil to 1 tbsp
  • Replace prosciutto with 4 oz smoked turkey breast
  • Remove salami
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with 6 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
❤️ Heart Health
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 6 egg whites
  • Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Replace 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Remove prosciutto
  • Remove salami
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove 1/2 tsp salt
  • Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/4 cup
  • Replace prosciutto and salami with 4 oz smoked salmon
  • Replace olives with 1/2 cup unsalted nuts
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 8 egg whites
  • Replace 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Replace 4 oz prosciutto with 4 oz turkey breast
  • Replace 4 oz salami with 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  • Replace 6 oz mozzarella cheese with 3 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese
🦠 Immune System
  • Replace milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
  • Increase spinach to 3 cups
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Add 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • Replace cherry tomatoes with 1 cup diced red bell pepper
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Replace milk with lactose-free milk
  • Replace onion with 1/4 cup diced green onion tops (green parts only)
  • Replace ciabatta bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with lactose-free mozzarella cheese
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Decrease milk to 2 tbsp
  • Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/4 cup grated low-sodium cheese
  • Eliminate salt
  • Decrease olives to 1/4 cup
  • Replace prosciutto and salami with 4 oz low-sodium turkey breast, sliced
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • Replace milk with 1/4 cup lactose-free milk
  • Replace Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup grated lactose-free Parmesan cheese alternative
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with 6 oz lactose-free mozzarella cheese alternative, sliced
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
  • Remove prosciutto
  • Remove salami
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with 3 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Decrease olives to 1/4 cup
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Remove prosciutto
  • Remove salami
  • Replace mozzarella cheese with pasteurized mozzarella cheese

Beti’s Reflections

While wandering the cobblestone streets of a quaint Italian village, I stumbled upon a charming little café that served the most delightful breakfast. The aroma of freshly brewed espresso and warm ciabatta filled the air, and I knew I had to share this experience with my dear readers at TheKitchen.ai. Thus, the Bellissimo Brunchissimo was born!

This scrumptious Italian-inspired breakfast is perfect for two people looking to start their day with a burst of flavor. Although it’s not suitable for those with egg or dairy allergies, it’s an excellent choice for anyone craving a savory and satisfying meal.

The star of our Bellissimo Brunchissimo is a mouthwatering frittata made with fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and baby spinach. The combination of grated Parmesan cheese and aromatic herbs like basil and parsley adds depth to this dish. Accompanied by crusty ciabatta bread, a selection of cured meats such as prosciutto and salami, creamy mozzarella cheese, olives, and sweet seasonal fruit like grapes or strawberries – this meal offers an exquisite balance of flavors.

To create your own Bellissimo Brunchissimo at home, gather all ingredients and cookware before starting. Begin by whisking together eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent before adding zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Once softened, add baby spinach until wilted. Pour your egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet and cook until almost set. Sprinkle chopped basil leaves and parsley on top before covering with a lid or foil to finish cooking.

While your frittata cooks to perfection, toast ciabatta bread slices until golden brown. Arrange toasted ciabatta slices alongside prosciutto, salami, sliced mozzarella cheese, olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and seasonal fruit on a serving platter. When your frittata is fully cooked, cut it into four equal portions and place one portion on each ciabatta slice.

Serve your Bellissimo Brunchissimo immediately and savor the delightful, flavor-packed breakfast experience that awaits you. Buon appetito!

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