
Rustic Argentine Roasted Onion, Provolone and Oregano Tart
An original savory tart inspired by classic Argentine flavors: crisp pastry, slowly roasted onions, melted provolone, and a touch of oregano. Ideal for lunch or dinner with a salad.
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour (for the dough)
- 120 g cold butter (cut diced)
- 6 g salt (divided entre dough and relleno)
- 60 ml cold water (approx., for unir the dough)
- 700 g onions (cut en pluma fina)
- 30 ml olive oil (for roasting the cebollas)
- 8 g sugar (for acentuar the dorado of the onion)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 g dried oregano (more extra for terminar)
- 2 unit eggs (for the relleno)
- 180 ml heavy cream (for ligar the relleno)
- 180 g provolone cheese (grated grueso or en fetas finas)
- 30 g grated hard cheese (tipo reggianito or parmesano)
- 10 g mustard (for brush the base)
- 8 g fresh parsley (chopped, for terminar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F.
- 2
2. For the crust, combine the all-purpose flour with 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt in a bowl. Add the cold butter cubes and rub them in with your fingertips until the mixture looks sandy. Add the cold water gradually until a dough forms, without overworking it.
- 3
3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- 4
4. Place the onions on a baking tray and toss them with the olive oil, sugar, the remaining 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Roast for 25 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden at the edges.
- 5
5. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs with the heavy cream in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
- 6
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 30 cm / 12-inch round. Fit it into a 24 to 26 cm / 9.5 to 10-inch tart pan, leaving a rustic edge. Prick the base with a fork.
- 7
7. Brush the base with mustard. Spread the roasted onions over it, then add the provolone cheese and grated hard cheese. Pour the egg and cream mixture evenly over the top.
- 8
8. Bake the tart for 25 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F, or until the filling is set and the crust is deeply golden.
- 9
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Finish with chopped fresh parsley and an extra pinch of dried oregano before serving.
Chef tips
If you want a firmer crust, you can blind-bake the pastry for 10 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F before adding the filling. The onions should be golden, not burnt, for a sweet and balanced flavor.
Substitutions
You can replace provolone with low-moisture mozzarella or pategrás cheese. Heavy cream can be swapped for light cream, although the filling will be less rich.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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