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Savory Onion Tart, the Authentic Italian Recipe

The Savory Onion Tart is a delicious rustic quiche inspired by the famous French Onion Tart, also known as Tarte à l'Oignon or French Onion Pie.
Recipe Savory Onion Tart, the Authentic Italian Recipe
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 30 minutes
  • Servings for 6 servings

This **Savory Onion Tart** (*Torta Salata alle Cipolle*) is a rustic Italian quiche featuring flaky puff pastry filled with caramelized white onions in a creamy egg-milk custard. Inspired by French *Tarte à l’Oignon*, this lighter vegetarian version maintains authentic Mediterranean flavors while being simple enough for weeknight meals or elegant enough for holiday gatherings.

Key ingredients include:
– **Puff pastry** (*pasta sfoglia*): Use store-bought for convenience or make your own
– **White onions**: Substitute with sweet varieties like Tropea red onions (mild Calabrian onions available at Italian specialty stores) or Vidalia if unavailable
– Fresh eggs and milk form the custard base

Perfect as:
– An appetizer for *aperitivo* gatherings
– Meatless main course
– Light lunch paired with salad

While traditional in simplicity, variations might include additions like grated Parmigiano Reggiano or fresh herbs. For authentic Italian presentation, serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients for 6 servings

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Onion Quiche, start by peeling and thinly slicing the onions.
  2. In a non-stick pan, melt the butter, add the onions and let them cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Halfway through cooking the onions, unroll the puff pastry and use it to line a pie dish.
  4. Cover the pastry with ceramic baking beans and blind bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, beat the egg with milk, a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of pepper, whisking until you obtain a smooth mixture.
  6. Meanwhile, finish cooking the onions and add them to the bowl with the egg mixture, stirring to combine well.
  7. Remove the pastry base from the oven, take out the baking beans, and fill with the onion mixture. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
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    Once ready, remove from the oven and serve the Onion Quiche while it’s still hot! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can enrich the Onion Quiche with additional ingredients such as strips of Speck (smoked prosciutto), diced Smoked Bacon, or Tuna. You can use any type of onion you prefer, including the sweet Tropea Red Onions from Calabria, Italy.

Tips

If you notice that after beating the Egg with Milk the mixture is too liquid, you can thicken it by adding a tablespoon of Flour.

Storage

The Onion Quiche can be stored for a few days in an airtight container or in a pie carrier.

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