Guide to the Agriturismi of the Province of Lucca

Ingredients for 4 people

Ingredients for 4 people:1.7 kg of nicchi (tellina a type of clam) to be shelled • 4 eggs • 60 ml of extra virgin olive oil • parsley • salt and pepper to taste.

Preparazione

Purge the nicchi of sand by leaving them for at least 24 hours in salty water, put them in a wide, low casserole, cover and cook briefly over a high heat to open them. Shell the nicchi and throw away the shells. In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with the chopped parsley, salt and pepper and add to the shelled nicchi. Cook the frittata (omelette) on both sides in a pan with hot oil and when cooked, dry with kitchen towel.