Onion Scrambled Eggs with Pesto Sauce

2 servings

15 minutes

Onion omelette with pesto sauce is a refined dish where classic Italian cuisine meets sophisticated flavor. Leeks add gentle sweetness, while eggs create a soft, silky texture. Hard cheese adds a slight saltiness and depth of flavor, and the aromatic pesto sauce brings freshness from basil and spicy notes of parmesan and pine nuts. A seasoning of pepper mix and chili flakes makes the dish slightly spicy, revealing flavor nuances. It cooks quickly and is perfect for both a light breakfast and a cozy dinner. Served with a spicy sauce that complements the harmony of ingredients, this recipe symbolizes Italians' love for simplicity, quality products, and rich flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 559.7
• Proteins: 23g
• Fats: 49.1g
• Carbohydrates: 4.1g

Ingredients

• Leek: 0.3 stem
• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Hard cheese: 20 g
• Pesto: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Mix of peppers: to taste
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste
• Chili sauce: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the leek into thick rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 0.3 stem

2. Melt butter in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons

3. Lay out the leek and crack 2 eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 0.3 stem
   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

4. Salt and season with chili pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste

5. Once the egg whites start to set slightly, stir and reduce the heat.

6. Place the cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 20 g

7. Add pesto sauce in portions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 2 tablespoons

8. Pour 3 eggs on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

9. Season with a pepper mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mix of peppers:  to taste

10. Cover with a lid.

11. Cook covered until the whites set. Then cut the yolks and serve with hot sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chili sauce:  to taste