Savory Tart with Frittata

I can guide you in preparing a savory tart with frittata. The savory tart, also known as quiche, can be a very versatile dish adaptable to your personal tastes. Here I would suggest a simple version that you can then enrich with the ingredients you prefer or have available.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
• 6 eggs
• 100 ml of fresh cream or milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutmeg (optional)
• 100 g of grated cheese (e.g. parmesan or pecorino)
• 200 g of cooked ham or other sliced meat of choice
• Aromatic herb of choice (e.g. parsley or chives), chopped

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Roll out the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry in a pie dish, prick it with a fork and then blind bake for about 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream or milk, salt, pepper and a bit of grated nutmeg until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
4. Add the grated cheese and the chopped aromatic herb, mixing well.
5. Cut the cooked ham into strips or cubes and distribute them evenly on the base of the semi-cooked pastry.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the tart, making sure it distributes evenly.
7. Bake again and cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the frittata is well set and golden on the surface.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Trivia

In Italy, the savory tart lends itself to countless regional and personal variations. For example, in some versions vegetables such as spinach, zucchini or peppers are added. Always taking a look in the fridge before starting might help you discover that extra touch to make the dish unique and delicious.

If you desire an even more Italian touch, you might consider adding typical ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, Taggiasca olives or a touch of pesto to flavor the frittata. Enjoy your meal!