Broccoli and Pecorino Tart
Posted by Katie on Sep 12, 2012 in Appetizer, Italian, Vegetable, vegetarian | 15 comments
Sometimes I just want a simple meal. Some people may be surprised by that statement and others may say that I never can just produce a simple meal. Everything has to be elaborate and complicated. In an effort to save money I try to cook lunch at home on the weekends. I try to keep it simple when it comes to lunch. I don’t want to over complicate things nor do I want to be in the kitchen all day.
My husband and I are also getting ready to embark on a trip of our dreams (so that would also account for why we are trying to save every penny we are earning right now). Our trip includes 6 days in Italy (5 cities). I know authentic Italian food can be kept very simple yet full of flavorful and can leave a lasting impression. I’ve been cooking tons of simple Italian dishes over the past few months to get our pallets even more excited about Italy!
Because this is a simple recipe to make–it makes it ideal for entertaining. Serve this up as an alternative when you’re watching the game. It essentially has the same concept as pizza; yet not greasy and uber cheesy.
Source: Everyday Food, September 2012
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (for work surface)
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups Broccoli, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, pressed
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, shaved
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll out puff pastry. Transfer to either a pizza pan or a parchment lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, toss together the broccoli, olive oil, pressed garlic, red pepper flakes and grated Pecorino Romano. Spread the mixture, evenly, around the puff pastry. Then using a peeler, shave off about 1/4 cup of Pecorino Romano to be placed on top.
- Bake the puff pastry tart until it is golden brown and "puffed up" (about 30 minutes). Serve hot and cut into squares! Enjoy.
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This sounds great!
Ahhhh- so jealous! I visited Florence when I was studying abroad in Paris and I’ve been longing to go back and see more of Italy. Even simple meals at non-fancy cafeterias were AMAZING. You’re totally going to love it
Cate you are getting me so excited! We will be spending 1 day in Florence/Pisa/Tuscany region. I can’t wait!!! Don’t worry I’m sure I’ll be bringing everyone on a virtual culinary tour with me!
Mmm…I love pecorino. Bet it’s saltiness does something crazy good to that broccoli.
Need I say it again? I am totally jealous of your upcoming trip!
Christine, yes the satiness of the pecorino is exactly what makes this broccoli shine! This is a perfect tart to whip up while I’m gone… you can live vicariously through me!
Looks lovely! I love making rustic little tarts this way!
Cathy–this is my first rustic tart… I can see so many more in my future!
Dude – most awesome tart combo ever! I definitely need to make this for dinner tonight
Awe thanks! Super simple–that’s what I like to do!
What a deliciously different tart and a great way to eat your broccoli! Count me in!
Kristy–I agree with you and its versatile if you don’t like broccoli try a shredded asparagus or even thinly sliced zucchini.
Totally pinning this one–I love puff pastry and I love pecorino even more!
Kiersten glad I could introduce you to this recipe!!!
I really really like this Katie.
Thanks Aggie–it is so good and easy to make!