Spinach and Pancetta Strata

Name: Spinach and Pancetta Strata
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H10M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 (10-ounce) box chopped frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 8 cups cubed Italian bread, from a 1-pound loaf; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan; 3 cups whole milk; 10 large eggs

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday Italian

Episode: My Family's Favorites

Spinach and Pancetta Strata

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Level: Intermediate
Yield: 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 6 servings

Calories

505

Total Fat

29

Saturated Fat

10

Carbohydrates

34

Dietary Fiber

3

Sugar

8

Protein

27

Cholesterol

343

Sodium

809

Total: 3 hr 10 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 2 hr
Cook: 55 min

Level: Intermediate
Yield: 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 6 servings

Calories

505

Total Fat

29

Saturated Fat

10

Carbohydrates

34

Dietary Fiber

3

Sugar

8

Protein

27

Cholesterol

343

Sodium

809

Total: 3 hr 10 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 2 hr
Cook: 55 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 (10-ounce) box chopped frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

8 cups cubed Italian bread, from a 1-pound loaf

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

3 cups whole milk

10 large eggs

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a bowl. Add the onion to the pan drippings in the same skillet and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and garlic. Saute over medium-low heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, nutmeg, and the cooked pancetta.
Place half of the bread cubes in a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the bread, then top with half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layering.
Whisk the milk, eggs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl and pour evenly over the strata. Chill the strata, covered with plastic wrap, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake strata uncovered until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.