Hearts Of Palm With Herb Pastry Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

How to Make Hearts Of Palm With Herb Pastry Spicy Tomato Sauce

1. **Make the Pastry:**
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
4. Cut in the chilled butter and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Stir in the chopped fresh herbs.
6. Gradually add ice water, mixing with a knife until the dough comes together. Use your hands to form a ball. Add more water if needed.
7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer the dough to the pan and trim the edges.
9. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork.
10. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
11. **Make the Filling:**
12. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
13. Add the sliced hearts of palm, parsley, and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14. Set aside to cool slightly.
15. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
16. Spread the hearts of palm mixture evenly over the pastry crust.
17. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
18. Pour the egg mixture over the hearts of palm.
19. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
20. Let cool for 10 minutes before releasing from the tart pan and transferring to a serving dish.
21. **Make the Spicy Tomato Sauce:**
22. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
23. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
24. Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, and basil. Bring to a gentle boil.
25. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
26. Serve the tart warm or cold, topped with the warm spicy tomato sauce.