TOMATO RICOTTA TART

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

You need this recipe in your life! This Tomato, Ricotta Tart is total comfort food for the whole family! Enjoy the summer flavors in this tart!

INGREDIENTS :

FOR THE CRUST:

• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ c extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ¼ c all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
• 3 tbsp ice water

FOR THE FILLING:

• ¾ c part-skim ricotta cheese
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ c chopped fresh basil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ c Gruyere cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

DIRECTIONS :

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 225 degrees C or 450 degrees F.
2. Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 9-inch pie pan.
3. Add pine nuts, baking powder, flour, pepper, and salt to the food processor. Pulse a few times until well incorporated.
4. In a mixing bowl, add water and olive oil. Stir to combine.
5. Add the mixture into the food processor, then pulse again until a crumbly dough forms. Transfer it to the prepared pan.
6. Spread it to the sides and bottom.
7. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the dough for 10 minutes or until done. Let it cool at room temperature.
8. Add 1/4 cup of gruyere cheese, egg, garlic, salt, 1/4 of the basil, and ricotta cheese into a mixing bowl. Whisk everything until well incorporated. Add the mixture on top of the prepared dough and spread it evenly.
9. Add the tomato slices, overlappingly around the ricotta mixture layer. Sprinkle the rest of the gruyere cheese on top.
10. Place it in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the top turns golden brown. Remove from the oven.
11. Sprinkle the rest of the basil on top to garnish and slice into even pieces.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. They can last up to one week. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 1 SLICE | Calories: 229 KCAL | Carbohydrates: 18 G | Protein: 9 G | Fat: 14 G | Fiber: 1 G | Sugar: 2 G