Tasty and visually striking, the savory tart with artichokes, scamorza and cooked ham is a rustic dish that perfectly combines wholesome flavors with an attractive appearance.
This delight is a very versatile dish, suitable to serve both as an appetizer and as a main course, for informal occasions like a picnic or for special meals such as a lunch or a dinner.
It has a really intriguing filling with braised artichokes and cooked ham, made creamy and melty by the scamorza. A special mix of flavors that wins you over at the first bite.
Moreover, it is very easy to prepare: just a few steps to assemble the ingredients and achieve an extraordinary result, even for less experienced cooks. You only need to clean the artichokes and braise them in a pan with garlic, oil, white wine and parsley, then use them as the tart filling along with slices of cooked ham and cubes of scamorza.
Not to forget another distinctive trait of this rustic tart: its theatrical appearance. The rectangular shape and the strips of puff pastry that decorate the surface give this savory tart an inviting and irresistible look. It’s a dish that delights not only the palate but also the eyes, becoming the centerpiece of the table.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 732.09 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 56.29 (g) of which sugars 2.97 (g)
- Proteins 22.69 (g)
- Fat 46.99 (g) of which saturated 5.72 (g)of which unsaturated 22.24 (g)
- Fibers 12.68 (g)
- Sodium 974.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 169 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Savory Tart with Artichokes, Scamorza and Cooked Ham
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 artichokes
- 2 oz cooked ham
- 5 oz scamorza cheese
- 1 bunch parsley
- 8 leaves basil
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup (≈4 fl oz) white wine
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 pinches salt
- 1 juice of 1 lemon
Preparation of the Savory Tart with Artichokes, Scamorza and Cooked Ham
Clean the artichokes, removing the stem and the tougher outer leaves. Then cut off the tips and remove the fuzzy choke.
Next, place them upside down in a bowl with water acidified with the juice of one lemon. Let them soak for about 30 minutes. Drain the artichokes and pat them dry with paper towels.
Now cut them into wedges. In a pan, lightly brown one clove of garlic in three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the artichokes and cook over high heat for a few minutes. Season with salt and deglaze with the white wine.
Lower the heat and add the chopped parsley and basil. Mix well and add a little water. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let cool.
Roll out the rectangle of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut a strip about 3/8 in (1 cm) thick from both long sides of the base (these will be used for decoration).
Prick the bottom with the tines of a fork and layer the cooked ham and part of the scamorza, sliced. Add the artichokes and a little chopped parsley. Finish with the remaining scamorza, cut into cubes.
Fold the edges of the pastry and trim them with the fork tines. Then decorate with the reserved pastry strips. Brush the edges and strips with a little oil.
Bake the savory tart with artichokes in a preheated oven at 392°F for 25-30 minutes.
Storage of the Savory Tart with Artichokes, Scamorza and Cooked Ham
The savory tart with artichokes, scamorza and cooked ham keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.
Tips
You can replace the plain scamorza with smoked scamorza if you prefer a more intense flavor.
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FAQ
Can I serve the savory tart with artichokes both hot and cold?
Yes. This rustic tart can be enjoyed hot or cold (at room temperature or slightly warm).
Can I replace the puff pastry base with shortcrust pastry?
Certainly. You can also use shortcrust pastry as the base for this rustic tart. If you want to make it at home, you can follow this very easy recipe: How to make shortcrust pastry: the recipe for a perfect base for savory tarts and rustic pies.
Can I use other cured meats instead of cooked ham?
You can replace the cooked ham with slices of salami, mortadella or with prosciutto crudo.
