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Sicilian Mozzarella and Ricotta Tart


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  • Author: Michelle Keith, original recipe from Sargento
  • Yield: 1 pie

Description

This Sicilian mozzarella and ricotta tart is a super simple, but delicious, brunch dish.


Ingredients

Units
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 1-1/2 cups 6 oz. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup 1 medium diced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup diced (bottled roasted red peppers)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dried basil

Instructions

  1. Let pie crust stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Combine 1-1/4 cups of Mozzarella cheese, Ricotta cheese, zucchini and roasted peppers in medium bowl.
  2. Place pie crust on ungreased baking sheet; press out fold lines. Spread cheese mixture over crust leaving 1-inch border. Fold crust edges over filling; flute edges.
  3. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Combine remaining 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese and basil. Sprinkle mixture over tart; let stand 10 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.