Smoky mushroom tart

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
BUTTER PASTRY dough
1Egg white, lightly beaten
2tablespoonsButter
10ouncesFresh mushrooms (1 package), sliced
7ouncesShitake mushrooms (1 package), stems discarded
And mushrooms sliced
1tablespoonMinced fresh garlic
2teaspoonsDried oregano, crushed
teaspoonGround black pepper
½poundsSmoked mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2tablespoonsGrates asiago or Parmesan cheese
cupWalnut pieces
1tablespoonChopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 F. On lightly floured surface roll dough to a 14-inch round. Transfer to an 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

Trim edges; prick bottom with tines of fork. Line pastry shell with foil and and pastry weights, dried beans, or raw rice. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and weights. Bake 5 to 6 minutes longer or just until pastry starts to turn golden. Brush with egg white; bake 1 minute longer. Cool completely on wire rack. In large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are golden and liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes; cool to room temperature. Cover bottom of tart shell with mozzarella, cutting slices to fill in spaces. Top with mushroom mixture then sprinkle with asiago and walnuts. Bake 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack before removing outer ring. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.

[ 1001 HOME IDEAS MAGAZINE; June 1990 ]