Certainly! Crostata di zucchine, prosciutto e mozzarella is an Italian savory tart made with a delicious combination of zucchini, prosciutto, and mozzarella. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the pastry crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Cold water (2-3 tablespoons, as needed)
- Salt to taste
For the filling:
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, thinly sliced
- 200g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese, diced
- 100g (3.5 oz) prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the pastry crust:
a. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt.
b. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
c. Beat the egg and add it to the mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
d. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball.
e. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. - Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). - Prepare the filling:
a. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
b. Add sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook until they are tender. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. - Assemble the crostata:
a. Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface to fit your tart pan. Place the rolled-out dough in the tart pan, pressing it gently into the edges.
b. Arrange the cooked zucchini evenly over the pastry crust.
c. Scatter diced mozzarella and prosciutto over the zucchini. - Bake:
Bake the crostata in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Finish:
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Allow the crostata to cool slightly before slicing.
Enjoy your delicious Crostata di zucchine, prosciutto e mozzarella!
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