Salami, Ricotta And Pea Tart - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
    1 1/4 cups frozen peas
    1 None egg, lightly beaten
    1 1/4 cups low fat ricotta cheese
    4 oz shaved salami
    1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
    1 tbsp finely grated lemon peel
    None None Mixed salad, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Cut each pastry sheet in half to make 4 long rectangles. Using a small sharp knife, mark a 1/4-inch border on each pastry rectangle; don't cut through pastry. Place on a baking pan. Bake for 5 mins or until lightly browned.
    Meanwhile, cook peas in a saucepan of boiling water for 2-3 mins or until tender. Drain. Place in a bowl. Using the back of a fork, coarsely crush peas. Add egg and ricotta; stir until well combined.
    Spoon half the pea mixture inside the border on pastry rectangles. Top with salami. Dollop with remaining pea mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
    Bake for 15 mins or until bottom of pastry is puffed and crisp. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon peel. Serve with salad.

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