Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8                    eggs -- beaten
     1/4  cup           cold water
   3      tablespoons   Parmesan cheese -- grated
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   3      large         basil leaves -- (fresh) chopped
   1 1/2  cups          piperade*
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   3      tablespoons   ham -- finely diced
                        Pepper -- to taste
     1/2  cup           chunky tomato sauce -- (optional)

Preparation:

Beat together eggs, water, cheese, salt and basil. Stir in piperade. Heat oil in 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add ham; saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Cook until set on bottom. Reduce heat to medium. With spatula, lift edges of fri ttata so uncooked egg runs underneath. Cook until set, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue lifting and cooking until egg is completely set and lightly browned on underside. Flip frittata and brown top side, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter; dust with pepper. Cut into 4 wedges. Top with tomato sauce, if desired.