Asparagus Sformato

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Italian sformato is a mixture of a savory flan and a souffle that can be made with different vegetables, but always has a lot of beaten eggs. It can be served as a side or a light main course.

Submitted by miche
Updated on August 22, 2022
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh thin asparagus, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup pancetta bacon, diced

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 3 ½ tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 5 eggs

  • ⅓ cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread asparagus out in one layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; mix.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, saute pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Remove asparagus from the oven. Cut off asparagus tips and set aside. Puree asparagus stalks in a blender.

  5. Reduce oven temperature to 315 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

  6. Beat eggs with an electric mixer until foamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully fold in milk, remaining Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Fold in pureed asparagus. Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Place asparagus tips on top in a decorative pattern.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until sformato is lightly browned and starts to pull away from the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139 Calories
10g Fat
4g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 254mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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