Discover the delicious and easy-to-make Courgette and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Tart. It’s perfect for a quick meal or an impressive appetiser. This savoury tart features a puff pastry base, topped with sun-dried tomato pesto, melted mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced courgettes. The combination of these ingredients creates a delightful mix of flavours and textures.
A flavourful tart made with courgettes and sun-dried tomato pesto, perfect for a light meal or starter.
Selecting the Best Ingredients
To achieve the best results, start by choosing high-quality ingredients. Opt for fresh, firm courgettes to enhance the flavour and texture. Using a mix of green and yellow courgettes not only adds beautiful colour but also introduces subtle variations in taste. Additionally, select a rich and flavourful sun-dried tomato pesto. Complement this with creamy mozzarella cheese, which melts perfectly. Finally, finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh thyme leaves for an elegant touch.
Preparing the Perfect Tart Base
Begin by preheating your oven. Then, prepare your puff pastry. This recipe allows you to skip pre-baking the crust, which simplifies the process. However, if you have a bit more time, pre-baking the crust can result in an even crispier base. To prepare, grease a tart tin, line it with the puff pastry, and trim any excess. This will ensure a neat and well-cooked tart base.
Sun-dried tomato pesto being spread over the tart base for added flavour.
Assembling the Tart
Now, spread a generous layer of sun-dried tomato pesto over the pastry base. Next, evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Cheese arranged on top of the sundried tomato pesto for added richness.
Arrange the thinly sliced courgettes over the cheese, slightly overlapping them to ensure even cooking.
Courgette slices neatly arranged over a layer of cheese for a delicious tart.
Brush the courgette slices with olive oil mixed with Mediterranean spices to boost their flavour. Bake until the tart is golden and bubbly.
Lightly brushing courgette slices with oil to enhance their flavour and texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Courgette and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Tart is both easy to make and bursting with flavour. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether as a main dish or a starter. The vibrant colours and rich taste make it a crowd-pleaser. Moreover, it’s versatile—you can adapt it with different toppings to suit your preferences.
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Looking for a quick and easy way to impress your friends with a delicious savoury dish? Look no further than this amazing courgette tart! With flaky puff pastry, tangy sun-dried tomato pesto, gooey melted mozzarella, and tender courgette slices, this dish is packed full of flavour and texture. Finished off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a garnish of fresh thyme leaves, it's sure to make your taste buds dance with joy.
Ingredients
320g of puff pastry (ready rolled sheet)
3tbsp of sun-dried tomato pesto
100g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 courgette (or 1/2 courgette and 1/2 yellow squash)
2tbsp olive oil (divided)
1tsp Mediterranean spice mix
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan).
2
Grease a tart tin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and line it with the puff pastry. Trim any excess pastry if needed.
3
Spread the sun-dried tomato pesto evenly over the bottom of the pastry, ensuring the edges are covered as well.
4
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
5
Thinly slice the courgette and arrange the slices on top of the cheese, slightly overlapping them.
6
In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil with the Mediterranean spice mix and brush it over the courgette.
7
Bake the tart for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Once ready, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and garnish with thyme leaves before serving. Enjoy!
This recipe is incredibly quick and doesn’t require pre-baking the crust. If you have a bit more time, you can pre-bake the crust for an extra crispy result. However, the no-pre-bake method works perfectly for this tart and is ideal when you're short on time.
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