Follow these steps for perfect results
all-purpose flour
plus more for dusting
salt
sugar
unsalted butter
cold, cut in chunks
egg
separated
ice water
plus more if needed
roasted garlic
head
eggs
ricotta cheese
container
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
grated
sea salt
black pepper
freshly ground
tomatoes
ripe, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
kalamata olives
pitted and sliced
fresh basil
hand-torn leaves
orange zest
finely grated
extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
freshly ground
Preheat oven to 350F.
Make the dough by pulsing flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor.
Add cold butter chunks and pulse until it resembles cornmeal.
Add egg yolk and ice water; pulse until dough comes together.
Knead the dough briefly by hand into a ball.
Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Carefully transfer to a 10 1/2-inch tart pan.
Press edges into the sides of the pan and fold excess dough.
Prick the bottom of the shell with a fork.
Lay aluminum foil on the bottom and fill with dried beans.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Lift out the beans and foil, return tart shell to oven, and bake for 10 more minutes, or until lightly golden.
Beat egg white with water and brush the pastry.
Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl.
Beat in the eggs, ricotta, and Parmigiano cheeses; season with salt and pepper.
Pour egg mixture into the shell, filling it three-quarters of the way.
Bake for 30 minutes; the tart should still jiggle slightly in the center.
Mix tomato slices with olives, basil, and orange zest.
Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Lift the tart out of the ring and onto a plate.
Let cool to room temperature.
Cut into wedges and drizzle with olive oil and pepper.
Spoon tomato salad onto each plate and put a slice of tart on top.
Expert advice for the best results
Roast the garlic ahead of time for convenience.
Use high-quality ricotta for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of basil to your preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
Garnish with extra basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.
Pair with a simple green salad.
Pairs well with the savory flavors.
A light and crisp white wine.
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Represents a classic Mediterranean flavor combination.
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