Savory Farro Tart
A rich and creamy Italian-inspired tart combining nutty farro grain with ricotta cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh herbs. This elegant dish features a custardy filling with subtle garlic and nutmeg flavors.
Ingredients
- •1 cup farro
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
- •2 cloves garlic
- •30 oz whole-milk ricotta
- •1 whole large egg plus 2 large yolks
- •1¼ oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
- •¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- •1 piece 9-inch shallow ovenproof dish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook farro in a 2- to 3-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes; drain in a sieve and cool to room temperature.
20 min
- 2.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Butter dish and lightly coat with bread crumbs, knocking out excess.
10 min
- 3.
Melt butter (2 tablespoons) in a small heavy skillet over low heat and cook garlic, stirring, 1 minute, then transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in farro, ricotta, whole egg, yolks, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until combined well. Spoon mixture into dish and bake until just set and top is pale golden, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool to warm on a rack. Cut into wedges and serve.
45 min
- 4.
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