Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta

Name: Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.25 tsp Baking Powder; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 cups Cherry Tomato; 1 whole Eggs; 2 tbsp Fresh Basil; 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano; 0.5 whole Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese; 12 oz Ricotta Cheese; 1 tsp Salt; 1 pinch Sea Salt

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Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta layers creamy, gently seasoned ricotta with bursts of sweet, tangy cherry tomatoes for a balanced bite in every slice. Fresh basil and a hint of Parmigiano-Reggiano add aromatic depth, making it perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or a summer dinner starter when tomatoes are at their peak.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9- or 10-inch pie dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and set it aside.
2

Add ricotta, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to a mixing bowl, and stir well to combine; spoon the mixture into the prepared pie dish, and spread it into an even layer.
3

Bake in the preheated oven until the torta puffs slightly and the cheese firms up, about 20 minutes. A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
4

Let cool until just warm. Cover the top of the torta with halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season generously with sea salt.
5

The torta can also be served at room temperature, or cold.
6

The finished torta can also be drizzled with balsamic vinegar, or any vinegar, as well as freshly squeezed lemon.
7

Cook’s Note For a lighter, gluten-free version, simply omit the all-purpose flour, and add an extra egg.
8

Other cheese, such as Cheddar, can be added instead of, or in addition to, the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
9

Besides tomatoes, the torta can also be topped with grilled summer vegetables, like corn, squash, peppers, or eggplant.