Description
A delightful courgette and ricotta tart featuring a golden puff pastry crust, creamy ricotta filling, and perfectly sautéed courgettes. Infused with fresh basil, garlic, nutmeg, and Parmesan, this savory tart is perfect for a light lunch or a savory snack.
Ingredients
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For the Courgette Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 courgettes, thinly sliced
For the Ricotta Mixture
- 250g tub ricotta
- 2 large eggs
- Small handful basil, chopped (divided)
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
For the Pastry
- 320g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Courgettes: Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a frying pan, warm half of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced courgettes and cook for about 5 minutes until they turn golden around the edges. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, most of the chopped basil, a pinch of nutmeg, grated Parmesan, and crushed garlic. Mix well to form a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Prepare the Pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and unroll the ready-rolled puff pastry. Roll it out gently to create an even thickness. Place a piece of baking parchment on a baking tray and lay the pastry on top.
- Assemble the Tart: Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1cm border all around the edges. Arrange the sautéed courgette slices neatly over the ricotta filling. Fold the edges of the pastry up and over the filling, pinching the sides gently to seal and prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
- Bake: Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining fresh basil leaves over the top. Serve the tart warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can substitute Parmesan with a vegetarian-friendly cheese to keep the tart vegetarian.
- Ensure courgettes are thinly sliced to cook quickly and evenly.
- Use fresh basil for optimal aroma and taste; dried basil will not provide the same freshness.
- Serve with a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Leftover tart can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Tart
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: courgette tart, ricotta tart, puff pastry tart, vegetarian tart, Italian tart, savory tart, easy tart recipe
