ROMA BASIL AND RICOTTA TART 
Pastry crust (your favorite)
2 c. finely chopped basil leaves
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 or more oz. Jack cheese, grated (1/2 c.)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 1/2 lb. ricotta cheese (3 c.)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 sm. head garlic, roasted, cloves peeled
1/3 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Line 10-inch tart pan with your favorite savory pastry crust. Bake with weights at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Leave oven on. Mix all remaining ingredients. Pour into baked crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes more until filling is firm and lightly browned. Let set.

Serve warm with fresh fruit or sliced, ripe tomatoes and anchovies.

 

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