Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart with Turkey Bacon and Sage: A Cozy Autumn Delight
A delicious tart featuring pumpkin and ricotta with caramelized onions, enhanced by the savory flavors of turkey bacon and sage, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free crust)
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 pie crust
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced onions and caramelize them over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the caramelized onions, turkey bacon, and sage.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon.
- This tart pairs well with a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Ricotta, Tart, Bacon, Sage, Autumn Recipe