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Parmesan Ricotta Tarts + Tomato Salad

This delicious recipe is perfect to make when you have house guests or even when you're in for an indulgent Sunday morning. Enjoy!

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 475 g ricotta about 16 ounces
  • 40 g parmesan about 1.5 ounces
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and black pepper
  • 8 sheets prepackaged phyllo pastry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 cup arugula
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, 3/4 of the parmesan, rosemary, lemon zest, eggs, salt and pepper to taste. Mix till combined.
  • Remove the pastry from the fridge/freezer according to the package directions. Place 1 sheet on a cutting board and brush with oil and top with another sheet. Continue to brush each sheet with oil and layer new sheets. Cut into 6 squares. Place into a casserole dish so that each square creates a little well.
  • Divide the ricotta mixture between the 6 squares and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Brush the edges with the rest of the olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. Tops should be golden brown and everything should be cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tomatoes. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes and arugula and toss with the olive oil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with the tarts with the tomato salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 1.3mg