Italianbreakfastintermediate

Isabella's Grandma's Tuscany Breakfast

Not your regular ol' Italian breakfast. This traditional Tuscan dish will add a touch of rustic flavour and warmth to your morning

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

4

Tuscan breakfasts can be surprisingly rich and filling. This traditional dish is slowly simmered over gentle heat to create a flavourful and hearty start to your day. Enjoyed with some freshly-baked crusty bread, it's sure to be a winner!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 300 g pancetta, diced
  • 300 g white beans, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 lightly-beaten eggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add the pancetta and beans and cook for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Add the eggs and stir gently to combine.

  7. 7

    Lower the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes until the eggs are just set.

  8. 8

    Serve warm with freshly-baked crusty bread

Chef's Tip

For an extra flavour kick, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the pan before adding the eggs.

Fun Fact

This dish is a favourite of Italy's prime minister.

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