Savory Polenta Tart

I can guide you in preparing a delicious savory polenta tart, a comforting and versatile dish that can be adapted to different tastes and occasions. Here is how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 250 g of maize flour for polenta
• 1 liter of water
• Salt, to taste
• 100 g of grated cheese (Parmesan or pecorino)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 150 g of soft cheese (taleggio, gorgonzola, goat cheese or others as you like)
• 200 g of cured meats of your choice (cooked ham, speck, bresaola)
• Vegetables of your choice (spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, etc.), in sufficient quantity
• 2 eggs (optional for a more compact texture)
• Spices to taste (black pepper, nutmeg, aromatic herbs)

Preparation

1. Begin by bringing the water to a boil in a large pot, adjusting with salt.
2. Pour the maize flour for polenta in a rainlike manner, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Lower the heat and continue stirring until the polenta easily detaches from the pot’s walls (about 40-45 minutes depending on the flour).
4. At the end of cooking, add the grated cheese and stir until it has completely melted into the polenta.
5. Pour half of the polenta into a round, oiled baking dish (or lined with parchment paper), creating an even layer that will form the base of your tart.
6. Spread a layer of previously sautéed and well-drained vegetables over the polenta, then add the soft cheese cut into pieces and the thinly sliced cured meats.
7. If you wish, beat the eggs and pour them evenly over the filling.
8. Cover with the rest of the polenta creating a top layer, sealing the edges well.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes, or until the surface is golden.
10. Let it rest a few minutes before serving.

Curiosity

The savory polenta tart is an excellent solution for reusing leftover polenta. Moreover, you can enrich it with ingredients that you most enjoy, perhaps inspired by the seasonality of vegetables or the typical cheeses of your region.