Recipe
Appetizer
Heirloom Tomato-Ricotta Tart
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Description
Bring this simple but impressive tart to your next party, and you'll be guaranteed invites for life. For a suitable wine pairing, reach for Lucumone Vermentino, a fragrant white wine that goes well with the tart's trio of cheeses.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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2 heirloom tomatoes, assorted sizes and colors, cut into 1/2-inch slices | ||
Hy-Vee salt | ||
1 Hy-Vee refrigerated piecrust (1/2 of a 15-oz pkg) | ||
2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated | ||
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp Gustare Vita extra virgin olive oil, divided | ||
1 clove(s) garlic, minced | ||
1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped | ||
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped | ||
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped | ||
½ c. whole milk ricotta cheese | ||
½ c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese | ||
Additional Hy-Vee salt and black pepper, to taste | ||
Additional fresh basil leaves, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Rimmed baking pan
- Paper towels
- 10-inch tart pan
- Whisk
- Medium bowl
Directions
- Line a rimmed baking pan with a double layer of paper towels. Arrange tomato slices in pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes, gently blotting tops of tomatoes dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place piecrust in a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom, pressing into sides of pan. Trim edge. Prick with a fork. Bake for 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on pastry. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes more or until golden brown. Cool.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and herbs; set aside. Combine ricotta and Monterey Jack cheeses, remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and additional salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread mixture on bottom of pastry. Arrange tomatoes on top. Drizzle with garlic-oil mixture. Cut into wedges. If desired, garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition facts
Servings
240 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 390mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 7g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 20%
0%
Vitamin C 25%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 20%
Recommended Pairing
Recommended Pairing
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
The lively and refreshing appeal of this wine is a nice contrast to a selection of rich cheeses.
Recipe Source:
August Seasons 2017.