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The Tomato Tart You Can Take Anywhere

Tables, Picnics, Parties
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted
  • 8-9 tomatoes, sliced in rounds, about five slices per each tomato. Also works with equivalent cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 250 g ricotta
  • 1 cup parmesan, grated or finely shredded, plus extra
  • 1 cup basil leaves, rough chopped. Nice to add a little bit of mint for freshness. Other herbs that work well include dill and parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and pepper
  • to bolster the tart, you can thrown in a few diced leftover roasted vegetables, or top with raw asparagus, but don't overload

Instructions

  • Put sliced tomatoes on a baking sheet, season with pepper and roast in a 210℃/410℉ oven until very soft, approx ½ hour. Cherry or grape tomatoes don't really need pre-roasting, just press into the ricotta mixture. I sometimes use a mix of different tomatoes.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, eggs, herbs, salt and pepper (leftover roasted vegetables if using).
  • Divide the mixture between the two sheets of pastry, smoothing till nearly reaching the edges.
  • Arrange tomato over the top and press in, slightly. Arrange asparagus if using.
  • Bake in oven approx ½ hour until pastry is golden and bottom has crisped.
  • Serve as a side to meat, by itself with salad, or slice into smaller slices for finger food.