8 large tomatoes
1 bunch of fresh spinach
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 egg yolks, separated
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated provolone cheese
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
salt and pepper to taste
10 ready-made or homemade tart shells, partially baked
8 large tomatoes
1 bunch of fresh spinach
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 egg yolks, separated
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated provolone cheese
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
salt and pepper to taste
10 ready-made or homemade tart shells, partially baked
Cut off the tops of each tomato
Remove the seeds and place them in a medium saucepan
Add the clean spinach and onion, and cook slowly over medium heat, uncovered, until all the liquid has evaporated
Heat the heavy cream in a water bath
In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks until they thicken
Gradually add the warmed cream and whisk everything together again over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly
Remove from heat
Combine the tomato mixture and spinach (the spinach should be finely chopped), cheese, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper
Let cool
Preheat oven to a good temperature
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
Add to the previous mixture
Place in tomato shells and tart shells
Bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes
Reduce heat and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes
Serve 8-10 portions.