Lunch: Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/3 pound pancetta, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/3 cups finely chopped sweet onion
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
5 cups cubed multigrain bread
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
6 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Instructions

In large skillet, cook pancetta until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to drippings; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl.
Heat remaining butter in pan. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach; cook 30-45 seconds or until wilted.
Add bread cubes, mushroom mixture, pancetta and, if desired, almonds to onion; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Beat in mascarpone cheese just until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese; spoon preserves over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 °. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with basil. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

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