Tomato Basil Tart Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is less expensive and still provides creaminess.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a less expensive cheese with a similar flavor.

balsamic glaze

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is cheaper and adds acidity.

Cut the tomatoes into slices and place them on a paper towel.

Add the ricotta in a bowl and combine it with 1 egg, grated parmesan, and fresh chopped basil.

Season with salt and mix until well combined.

On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry and transfer it onto a tray.

Cut slightly the pastry leaving 2.5 cm as a border.

Spread the ricotta mixture, arrange the tomato slices on top, and grease the border with 1 egg.

Bake at 180° C for 20 minutes until the crust is golden.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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