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Torta tat-Tarja

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Prep 20-30min
Cook 30-40min
Serves 6
A crunchy pasta pie with a ricotta & bean center.

List of Ingredients

500g Capellini Pasta (tarja)
6 Fresh Eggs
2tbsp Olive Oil
600g Ricotta
50g Pancetta Cubes
100g Broad Beans (fresh or frozen)
20g Sultanas (optional)
30g Kefalotyri Cheese (grated)
150g Edam Cheese (or cheddar, sliced)
Fresh Parsley
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1

Prepare the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the capellini according to package instructions (usually 3–4 minutes). Drain well and set aside. Toss lightly with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

2

Cook the pancetta

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta cubes and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

3

Prepare the broad beans

If using fresh broad beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then drain. If using frozen, cook according to package instructions and drain well.

4

Make the ricotta mixture

In a large bowl, combine: Ricotta Eggs Grated Kefalotyri cheese Salt and pepper Mix until smooth and well combined.

5

Combine the filling

Add to the ricotta mixture: Cooked pancetta Broad beans Sultanas (if using) Chopped parsley Mix gently to combine.

6

Assemble the dish

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish. Add the cooked pasta to the ricotta mixture and mix until evenly coated. Transfer everything into the baking dish and spread evenly. Arrange slices of Edam (or cheddar) over the top.

7

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes, or until: The top is golden The center is set

8

Serve

Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

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