Frittata


[fri-tah-tuh; Italian freet-tah-tah] /frɪˈtɑ tə; Italian fritˈtɑ tɑ/

noun, plural frittatas Italian, frittate
[freet-tah-te] /fritˈtɑ tɛ/ (Show IPA). Italian Cookery.
1.
an omelet resembling a large pancake and containing vegetables, seasonings, and often ricotta, Parmesan, or other cheese.
/frɪˈtɑːtə/
noun
1.
an Italian dish made with eggs and chopped vegetables or meat, resembling a flat thick omelette
n.

1884, from Italian frittata, from fritto “fried” (see frit).

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