Ricotta & Parmesan Scramble

Ricotta & Parmesan Scramble

Ricotta & Parmesan Scramble · ready in 14 min · 2 servings · 341 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients

This gentle breakfast scramble borrows Italian dairy richness for tender eggs, with ricotta keeping the curds plush and parmesan adding a savory finish.

Prep
7 min
Cook
7 min
Total
14 min
Serves
2
kcal
341
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 2 servings

  • 4Egg
  • 120 gRicotta
  • 20 gParmesan, grated
  • 14 gButter
  • 1 gSalt
  • ½ gBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, mixing bowl, fork, spatula, skillet, plate

Instructions

  1. Gather the tools

    Gather eggs, ricotta, parmesan, butter, salt, and black pepper; set out a bowl, fork, spatula, skillet, and plate. · 5 min

    What to look for: All ingredients measured and tools within reach

  2. Beat the eggs

    Crack eggs into the bowl, add salt and black pepper, and beat with a fork until yolks and whites look evenly blended. · 2 min

    What to look for: Egg mixture is uniform yellow with small bubbles

  3. Melt the butter

    Heat the skillet over low heat, add butter, and swirl until melted and foaming gently without browning. · 2 min

    What to look for: Butter is fully melted with pale foam

  4. Cook soft curds

    Pour in the eggs and stir slowly with the spatula, folding in ricotta when soft curds begin to form. · 4 min

    What to look for: Curds are small, moist, and creamy

  5. Finish and serve

    Fold in parmesan and cook briefly until the curds look glossy and just set, then transfer to plates and serve at once. · 1 min

    What to look for: Eggs are glossy, softly set, and still creamy

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal341
Protein23 g
Carbohydrates3 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat26 g
of which saturated14 g
Fibre0 g
Sodium543 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk, eggs

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended
  • Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a few drops of water until steaming, stirring often to keep the curds soft.

Ingredient substitutions

Parmesan

  • Salt: Use only when parmesan is unavailable, since it adds salt but not dairy savoriness.

Butter

  • Olive oil: Gives a less creamy finish but keeps the eggs from sticking.

Salt

  • Parmesan: Adds seasoning with a richer dairy flavor.

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