Swiss Chard and Ricotta Crostata
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into pea-sized pieces
- 2 eggs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch white Swiss Chard, stems removed cut into 1/4-inch lengths, leaves cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 leeks, tough green tops removed, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch lengths
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups fresh ricotta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water
- Combine the flour, Parmesan, mascarpone, salt, cayenne and butter in the bowl of a food processor and pulse, pulse, pulse, until it looks very dry and crumbly--what I like to call the Parmesan stage.
- Add the eggs and pulse until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove the dough from the food processor, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Filling:
- Coat a large saute pan generously with olive oil.
- Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and bring the pan to a medium heat.
- When the garlic has become golden brown and is very aromatic remove it and discard, it has fulfilled its garlic destiny.
- Add the Swiss chard stems, leeks and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and season with salt.
- When the water has evaporated and the stems and leeks are soft, add the leaves.
- Season the leaves with salt and saute until they are very soft and wilted.
- Remove from the heat and allow the Swiss chard to cool.
- In a large bowl combine the ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, cayenne and the Swiss chard mixture.
- Mix to thoroughly combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed (it will).
- Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- To assemble:
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let warm up for about 10 to 15 minutes, this will make it really much easier to roll out.
- Dust a large clean work surface with flour and roll the dough into a large circle about 1/4 to 1/8-inch thick.
- Transfer the dough to a large sheet try lined with parchment paper.
- Lay the dough out flat, don't worry about the overhang on the sides.
- Put the filling in a large circle in the center of the rolled out dough leaving a 3 to 4-inch border of dough along the outside edge.
- Fold the dough up around the filling to make a "free-form pie".
- Brush the top of the dough with egg wash and bake in the preheated oven until the crust is firm, golden brown and shiny, about 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing, this will allow it to up for easier slicing.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
- What a delightful lunch!!
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/swiss-chard-and-ricotta-crostata-recipe.html (may not work)