Pecorino Custard With Tomato Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Pecorino Custard With Tomato Sauce - a creamy and cheesy savory dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 large egg yolks
2 1/2 ounces Italian bread ( about 2 1/2 slices ) or 2 1/2 ounces ciabatta , crust removed and diced ( about 2 1/2 slices )
18 slices Italian bread or 18 slices ciabatta , each 1/2-inch thick
14 ounces young pecorino romano cheese , shredded ( by weight )
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
495
Sugar
9g
Fat
38g
Pecorino Custard With Tomato Sauce is a savory dish that's perfect for cheese lovers. The custard is made with creamy whole milk, heavy cream, and shredded pecorino cheese, giving it a rich and tangy flavor. It's then baked in a water bath until golden and topped with tangy marinara sauce. Served with crispy, toasted bread, this dish is a unique and flavorful way to enjoy pecorino cheese. While it's not the healthiest option, it's a filling and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale yellow.
4.Slowly pour the heated milk and cream into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
5.Add the diced Italian bread and pecorino cheese to the mixture, whisking until well combined.
6.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil and pour in the custard mixture.
7.Place the baking dish in a larger pan and fill the larger pan with hot water to create a water bath.
8.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the custard is set and golden on top.
9.Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
10.While the custard is cooling, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
11.Cut the 18 slices of bread in half and toast until lightly golden.
12.Serve the custard with the toasted bread and tomato sauce, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of fresh ground black pepper.

PROS

This savory dish is a unique and delicious way to enjoy pecorino cheese.

The creamy custard pairs perfectly with the tangy tomato sauce and crispy, toasted bread.

It’s a filling and satisfying meal that will please any cheese lover.

CONS

While this dish is flavorful and satisfying, it’s also high in calories and fat.

It’s not the healthiest option for those watching their weight or on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish isn’t particularly healthy, it does contain some calcium and protein from the pecorino cheese.
The tomato sauce also contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer.
However, this dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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