Savory Red Onion Tart

17/11/2023

The savory red onion tart is a rustic and tasty dish that wins you over at the first taste. Here is the recipe with an Italian touch:

Ingredients

1 roll of brisée pastry or puff pastry (about 230-250 grams)
500 grams of red onions
3 eggs
100 ml of cooking cream
100 grams of grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch of sugar
Herbs to taste (thyme, rosemary)
(Optional) anchovies or black olives for an extra touch of flavor

Preparation

Base preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Unroll the brisée pastry in a tart pan, prick the base with a fork, and blind bake (covering with parchment paper and dry beans or special weights) for about 10 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and allow to cool.
Onion preparation: Clean and slice the red onions thinly. In a large pan, sauté the onions in extra virgin olive oil with a pinch of sugar until they become soft and lightly caramelized. If you wish, you can add finely chopped aromatic herbs.
Filling composition: In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream and add the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked onions (and the anchovies or olives if using) to the mixture and mix gently.
Filling the tart: Pour the onion filling over the brisée pastry base in the tart pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Baking: Bake the tart at 180 °C for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and the pastry is cooked.
Finishing: Let the tart cool down before unmolding and serving.

The savory red onion tart is excellent served warm and is perfect as an appetizer or main course, accompanied by a fresh green salad.

Curiosity

The red onion has ancient origins and is often used in cooking for its sweet and delicate flavor. In Italy, the red onion of Tropea is famous for its particular sweetness and beneficial properties, so much so that it has obtained the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) recognition.