The Modern Nonna

0 In a pot on the stove on medium-high heat add the water and the rolled oats — equal parts of each.
1 Stir the whole time until it’s nice and thick and creamy and the water has evaporated. 
4 Note: if you're not using quick cooking rolled oats, you will need to add more water as larger oats take longer to break down and absorb more water. 
2 Reduce the heat to low and add 1/3 cup very cold water + 1 whisked egg. Whisk vigorously until a thick custard-like consistency. 
3 Note: We add cold water so that we can bring down the temperature and avoid scrambling the egg.
5 Stir in vanilla bean, vanilla bean paste, or pure vanilla extract off the heat. 
6 Pour into a bowl and top it off with any fruits, seeds, or toppings you love. Enjoy