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Frittata Recipe for Father’s Day

egg meal with vegetables in a square copper pan

Today is the day we honor fathers: the men in our lives who have loved us, given themselves, and shared their lives with us. So, in whatever way you honor those in your life, here’s a frittata recipe for Father’s Day.

broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a bowl

Since both utilize eggs, frittatas are similar to quiche. However frittatas are made without a crust. And they are Italian, whereas quiche is French.

Originally I got this recipe from Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook, publication 1993. But I changed a few things.

egg mixture with seasonings in a large orange bowl

Ingredients for Frittata for Father’s Day:

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup each, sliced mushrooms and sliced bell pepper
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 16 eggs
  • 1/2 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese
egg mixture covering vegetables in square copper pan on stove

Instructions for Frittata:

  • First, in a 4.5 quart ovenproof pan, cook vegetables in butter over medium heat for ~ 5 minutes. Then remove from heat.
  • Next, in a medium to large bowl, beat the next 4 ingredients with an electric mixer at medium speed until foamy; stir in cheese. Then pour over vegetables in the pan.
  • And bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until set.
  • Finally, serve immediately.
serving of frittata with vegetables on a white plate

Do you have any special plans for Father’s Day? Your comments are appreciated.

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Homemade Pasta Sauce with Meatballs

Homemade pasta sauce with meatballs

Today I’m sharing a recipe that I’ve been making and perfecting since my husband and I got married. And that was 20 years ago. It’s one of my family’s personal favorites. Therefore, they request it often. It’s a simple homemade pasta sauce with meatballs. Though, the meatballs are also homemade.

The base of this recipe is just a tomato sauce originally. Meaning that it contains no vegetables, other than tomatoes and garlic. However, garlic isn’t normally viewed as a vegetable. But, rather as an herb.

The Origin of My Homemade Pasta Sauce with Meatballs

This recipe is passed down from my mom’s side of the family. And I also got the basic meatball recipe from my mom, which includes pretty much all of the ingredients, except Italian sausage. But just like so many other recipes I’ve gotten over the years, I’ve tweaked this one as well. Additionally I add fresh vegetables to the sauce. And instead of just beef meatballs, I add Italian sausage.

Ingredients for Homemade Pasta Sauce with Meatballs:

  • 1 (29 oz) canned tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5) oz canned whole tomatoes, diced or crushed in food processor
  • 6 oz of tomato paste
  • 5 oz of water
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp or 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
homemade pasta sauce with meatballs

Instructions for Homemade Pasta Sauce with Meatballs:

In a pot, add all of your ingredients and stir together on med to med-low heat.

Ingredients for Meatballs:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb ground mild or sweet Italian sausage
  • 1/4 cup of Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 tsp dried mint

Instructions for Meatballs:

  • In a large bowl, add your ingredients together.
  • Then, using your hands, mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
  • Next, shape the mixture into balls. Also, you can make big meatballs or small ones, depending on what you prefer.
  • When you’ve used all of the meat mixture, add the meatballs to the sauce.
  • Get sauce to a boil. Then lower the temp to med low or low, till it’s simmering. And cover the pot with a lid. Furthermore, cooking times may vary. So cook until the meatballs are at 165 degrees at least.
homemade pasta sauce with meatballs

When the meatballs are cooked, serve with your favorite pasta and a salad. And top with grated parmesan cheese. Then enjoy! Thanks for reading this post.