TORTINO

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Michael Romano of the Union Square Cafe creates this scrumptious tart wrapped in a custard, topped with cheese, and filled with vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
5 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups cut into 1/8 inch rounds and rinsed well leeks, white and light green parts only,
14 cups green Swiss chard, ribs removed and coarsely chopped
8 large eggs
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups sheep's milk ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Aleppo or Cayenne pepper
Coarse salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brush a 3-quart baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks; cook slowly until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove leeks; drain in a colander. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to Dutch oven; repeat cooking and draining process with celery. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to Dutch oven, and repeat cooking and draining process with Swiss chard.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream, ricotta, Aleppo pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add cooked vegetables to egg mixture; thoroughly combine. Pour into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly; cover with foil. Pull a rack out of the oven, and set a roasting pan on top; fill pan with 2 inches warm water. Place baking dish in roasting pan; slide rack back into oven. Bake 40 minutes. Uncover; continue baking until set, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano over the tortino. Place under broiler until lightly browned. Cut into squares, and serve warm.

Younes Chekikene
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


Nneoma Ohakanu
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I made this tortino for a party and it was a huge hit. It's a great appetizer or side dish.


sonia connolly
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and this one did not disappoint. It's simple to make and it's really delicious.


kassim Hamisi
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. It's also perfect for a picnic.


Dutch
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I made this tortino for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Feather Demi
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This tortino is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with a side of salad.


Iris Clymer
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This recipe is a keeper! It's going to be a regular in my meal rotation.


Lakita Magar
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I've made this tortino several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Kumar Raj
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. It's hearty and filling, and it's packed with flavor.


Inzi Bhai
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I made this tortino for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Echezona Jonas Obodoako
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Mumenie Jalloh
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This is the best tortino recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


MD HRIDOY HASAN
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this tortino. The cheese and basil really helped to balance out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Richard Hinds
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile - you can add any vegetables or cheese that you like.


Shazehh Ail
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I made this tortino for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy crust.


Ayaan Ashraf
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This tortino was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the tomatoes, cheese, and basil were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


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