Rustic Zucchini & Ricotta Tart

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Chop the room-temperature butter into small pieces.
• Step 2
  To make the dough, add the butter & flour to a mixing bowl. Mix them together with your fingers until the dough forms a crumbly texture.
• Step 3
  Add the egg yolk & a splash of water. Mix with your hands. Add another splash of water until the dough comes together into a ball. Set aside.
• Step 4
  Wash & chop the zucchini & yellow squash into rounds.
• Step 5
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini & yellow squash. Cook, stirring for 5 min.
• Step 6
  In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, chopped mint (optional), salt & pepper.
• Step 7
  Add a bit of water to the zucchini & squash. Reduce the heat to low, cover & simmer for 5 min.
• Step 8
  Roll out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Step 9
  It should form a rustically round circle about 1/4 inch thick.
• Step 10
  Spread the ricotta over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
• Step 11
  Add some dried rosemary to the cooked zucchini & squash. Then pour the mixture over the ricotta.
• Step 12
  Sprinkle chopped scallions over top.
• Step 13
  Use the parchment paper to fold in the edges of the tart. Top with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Step 14
  Bake for 30 min. Enjoy!