Savory Zucchini Tart

The savory zucchini tart is a simple and tasty dish, ideal for a light lunch or as an appetizer at a buffet. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry or pâte brisée
• 3-4 medium zucchini
• 3 eggs
• 200 ml fresh cream or milk
• 100 g grated cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino or a mix)
• 1 small onion
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Aromatic herbs to taste (thyme, basil, mint)
• Butter or oil for greasing the pan

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Thinly slice the zucchini and onion. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the zucchini and cook for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then add the cream, grated cheese and chopped aromatic herbs. Mix well.
4. Roll out the puff pastry in a pan previously greased with butter or oil. Prick the base with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
5. Spread the zucchini evenly over the pastry, then pour the egg and cream mixture on top.
6. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the filling is fully cooked.
7. Let it cool slightly for a few minutes before serving.

The savory zucchini tart can be customized in many ways, for example by adding other types of cheese such as mozzarella or feta, or enriched with diced ham or speck. An Italian touch could be the addition of zucchini blossoms for a more colorful presentation and a delicately floral flavor.

This tart is excellent served both hot and at room temperature and is perfect for a picnic or a quick meal.

Trivia

The savory tart is a very versatile base in Italian cuisine and can be filled with a variety of ingredients depending on seasonality and creativity. Zucchini, in particular, is a widely used ingredient for its tenderness and delicate flavor, making it perfect for this type of preparation.