Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Savory Ricotta Tart 4.8 (9) 7 Reviews 7 Photos This savory ricotta tart is made with really good ricotta cheese, fresh herbs, and just enough eggs to hold things together. I was in the mood for some heat when I made it, but the pepper and cayenne are totally optional. By Chef John Updated on December 5, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 tart Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed ½ cup panko bread crumbs 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided 2 large eggs ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (Optional) 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional) 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese 1 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Brush 1 tablespoon oil over the bottom of a springform pan. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano; cook and stir until toasted and golden brown, about 1 minute. Spread mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan. Whisk eggs in a bowl until pale yellow, thick, and frothy. Stir in basil, parsley, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Whisk in ricotta cheese and 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into the pan and spread over bread crumbs. Gently tap the pan against a work surface to settle ricotta layer. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano over top and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake in the preheated oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes. Run a paring knife around the side to loosen the sides. Cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Unlatch and remove the ring. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place a wire rack onto baking sheet; place tart onto the rack. Broil under the preheated broiler until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into six pieces to serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 139 Calories 11g Fat 7g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 139 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 68mg 23% Sodium 372mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 6g Vitamin C 1mg 6% Calcium 94mg 7% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 43mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved