Pumpkin, Mushroom, and Parmesan Savory Tart

The savory tart with pumpkin, mushrooms, and Parmesan is a delicious autumnal dish, perfect to enjoy as an appetizer or as a main course. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
• 300 g of cleaned pumpkin
• 200 g of mushrooms (champignons or mixed)
• 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 150 ml of fresh cream
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Chopped parsley to taste
• Butter to taste (for greasing the pan)

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the mushrooms with a damp cloth (if necessary) and slicing them.
2. In a pan, sauté the chopped garlic and thinly sliced onion in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook until they have lost all their water; then season them with salt, pepper, and add the chopped parsley.
4. In another pan, cook the diced pumpkin with a little butter until soft.
5. Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a previously greased pan, prick the bottom with a fork.
6. Distribute the pumpkin cubes and sautéed mushrooms over the pastry.
7. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream, Parmesan, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
8. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the pumpkin and mushrooms in the pan.
9. Bake at 180°C in a preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the surface appears golden and the pastry is cooked.
10. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Curiosity

This savory tart combines typical autumn flavors and is excellent served both hot and at room temperature. The pairing of the sweetness of pumpkin and the intense flavor of mushrooms is balanced by the strong taste of Parmesan, creating a tasty and harmonious contrast. You can vary the mushrooms based on seasonality and personal preferences, giving the dish a new nuance each time.