Ricotta, Ham and Scallion Tart

Name: Ricotta, Ham and Scallion Tart
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 142 grams deli-sliced ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large egg; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh dill or tarragon; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 59 milliliters heavy cream; 6 servings Freshly ground pepper; 391 grams refrigerated pizza crust dough; 118 milliliters ricotta cheese; 2 bunches scallions; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter

This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 15g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 369 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up parsley, ricotta cheese, dill, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Place a baking sheet on the top rack of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees. Grease a 9-inch fluted tart pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Line the pan with the pizza dough, carefully pressing it against the sides; trim excess dough.

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Whisk the ricotta, cream and egg in a medium bowl. Mince enough green scallion tops to make 2 tablespoons; add to the ricotta mixture along with the parsley and dill. Season with pepper. Slice the remaining scallions into 1/2- to 1/4-inch pieces.

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Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat.

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Add the sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons water; cook until the scallions are tender and start to sizzle, about 3 minutes.

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Remove from the heat and add the ham.

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Spread all but a few tablespoons of the scallion mixture on the prepared crust.

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Pour in the ricotta mixture, then scatter the remaining scallion mixture on top.

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Bake the tart on the preheated baking sheet for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set. Rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and slice.

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Photography by Antonis Achilleos