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Roasted Tomato and Basil Tart

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes intensify in sweetness on a herbed ricotta base, finished with torn fresh basil and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Time
80 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
Rating
4.6

Ingredients

  • 320g shortcrust or puff pastry
  • 400g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 250g ricotta
  • 2 eggs
  • 30g parmesan, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Large handful fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Toss tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 160C for 40 minutes until collapsed and jammy.
  2. Mix ricotta, eggs, parmesan, garlic, and salt until smooth. Spread into the blind-baked pastry case.
  3. Arrange roasted tomatoes over the ricotta filling. Bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes until set.
  4. Cool for 10 minutes, then scatter torn basil and drizzle with remaining olive oil before serving.