
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
| kcal | 341 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| of which saturated | 14 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 543 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.







