Savory Zucchini Tart

The savory zucchini tart is a versatile and delicious dish, perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or buffet. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of round or rectangular puff pastry
• 3-4 medium zucchinis
• 200 g of ricotta cheese
• 100 g of grated cheese (parmesan or pecorino)
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Aromatic herbs (mint or basil) to taste
• 1 clove of garlic (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Wash and slice the zucchinis into thin rounds. If you prefer, you can also grate them.
3. In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and fry the garlic to flavor the oil, then remove it and add the zucchinis. Cook for a few minutes until they are slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside to cool.
4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the eggs, grated cheese, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until you get a smooth mixture.
5. Unroll the puff pastry and lay it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Prick it with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
6. Spread the zucchinis over the puff pastry, and then pour the ricotta mixture over.
7. Fold the edges of the pastry inwards to contain the filling.
8. Bake the savory tart in the preheated oven and let it cook for 30-40 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
9. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Note: The savory zucchini tart is very versatile; if you wish, you can add other ingredients such as diced cooked ham, halved cherry tomatoes, or slices of mozzarella to further enrich the flavor.

Curiosity

Zucchinis have ancient origins and are highly valued in Mediterranean cuisine for their versatility. Besides their delectable inclusion in savory tarts, they are suitable for a multitude of recipes, from stuffed zucchinis to mixed fries.