I tried Ina Garten's scrambled eggs recipe inspired by a famous pasta dish, and now it's my favorite breakfast
Garten said her recipe makes "the most delicious scrambled eggs ever."
The scrambled eggs were creamy, fluffy, and rich — and looked beautifully golden.
I've been slowly making my way through Ina Garten's breakfast recipes, trying everything from her blueberry-ricotta cake to her fancy spin on avocado toast.
As I turned the pages of Garten's cookbook "Go-To Dinners," I was delighted to see a recipe for "scrambled eggs cacio e pepe," inspired by the traditional Roman pasta.
"Eggs are always my go-to breakfast for dinner because they're substantial without being heavy, but I like to dress them up, like adding spicy Italian pecorino cheese and pepper," Garten writes. "Just take your time with the cooking and you'll serve the most delicious scrambled eggs ever."
I'm also a huge fan of Garten's pasta dishes (I've made over a dozen!), so I knew I had to try this.
Garten's scrambled eggs cacio e pepe only require a few basic ingredients.
First, I cracked the eggs into a bowl.
Then, I added the whole milk.
I gave everything a quick whisk and, just like that, my egg mixture was ready.
I placed my butter in a cold, large pan.
I then placed the pan over medium-low heat and allowed the butter to melt almost completely.
Then, I added the egg mixture.
Garten says you should cook the eggs on medium-low for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula.
If, like me, you decide to cut the recipe in half, the cooking time will be shorter. Just keep an eye on the texture of the eggs, and you'll know when it's time for the next step.
While my eggs were cooking, I popped my bread into the toaster.
I stirred my eggs more rapidly as they began to make small clumps.
Once the eggs were almost cooked, I turned off the heat.
I continued to stir the eggs rapidly until they were soft and custardy. It took me about eight minutes total to cook the eggs.
"When you pull the spatula through the eggs, they will still be soft, but they will stay in place," Garten writes in her cookbook.
I sprinkled the pecorino cheese over my eggs and seasoned them with some freshly ground black pepper.
My eggs looked silky, golden, and creamy — the three things I always want in a great scramble. I was so excited to dig in.
I spooned the eggs over toasted bread and served them hot with extra cheese.
Garten's scrambled eggs cacio e pepe are indulgent in the best way. I loved the salty sharpness from the pecorino, which also made them deliciously cheesy and creamy. The fantastic texture was similar to the eggs I made using Gordon Ramsay's and Martha Stewart's methods, but with less work.
I tried this recipe while visiting my parents, and they were both big fans. My dad also had the great idea of pairing the eggs with toast and jam. We used plum preserve, which worked well with the flavor, cutting through the salty pecorino with a delicious hit of sweetness.
I'm definitely going to make Garten's scrambled eggs cacio e pepe again.
I make eggs almost every day of the week, so I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to switch things up.
Garten's scrambled eggs recipe isn't just quick and easy — the eggs are also rich, delicious, and filling. The dish tastes really elevated, and I could easily eat these eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Whether you're craving a rich pasta at 8 a.m. or don't have the energy to whip some up at 8 p.m., Garten's delicious scrambled eggs cacio e pepe will satisfy all your cravings.
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