Trippa Finta (omelette in tomato sauce)
Trippa Finta translates as 'fake tripe' and is a delicious and hearty cucina povera recipe made with strips of omelette served in a veggie-packed tomato sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 11 inch pan for the tomato sauce
- 11-12 inch pan for frying the omelette
Ingredients
- 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 1 celery finely chopped
- 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- Sprig of sage leaves
- 800 g (28oz) canned plum tomatoes (we used Mutti pelati)
- 6 large eggs
- 30 g (3/4 cup) Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Butter for greasing
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and add the finely chopped carrot, celery and onion. Saute the vegetables slowly on a medium heat for about 15 minutes until soft but not browned. If the veg starts to brown add a little more oil and turn the heat down.
- Next, add 1 chopped garlic clove and 1 sprig of sage leaves, sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the canned tomatoes (800g/28oz) swirl out any remaining tomato from the cans with a little water, and add that too. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper then simmer the sauce for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add 3 eggs to one bowl with half of the grated Parmigiano (15g) and a pinch of salt, whisk them together. Lightly grease a 11-12 inch pan with butter and add the egg mixture. Swirl the eggs around the pan to create a flat omelette. Cook for 2-3 minutes then flip it over onto the other side.
- Transfer the cooked omelette to a plate, then make a second omelette with the remaining 3 eggs and cheese.
- Transfer the two omelettes to a chopping board and cut them into strips.
- When the sauce is ready, add the strips of omelette and stir them into the sauce. Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
Notes
- Prep ahead - you can prepare the sauce in advance and keep it stored in the fridge or freezer for up to 3 months.
- Storage - leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3371IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg
