At AmaWaterways, we are passionate about featuring fresh, locally sourced produce from the growing regions along the rivers. As part of our commitment to offering innovative and delicious vegetable-forward dishes, we are excited to share a taste of what you can expect in our Main Restaurant on our river cruises through Europe.

Our exquisite Tomato Tarte Provencal showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs and rich cheeses. The foundation of this dish is a flaky crust that is both tender and buttery. Topped with an herbaceous marinade and a generous layer of gruyere and parmesan cheese, this palate-pleasing tarte reflects AmaWaterways’ dedication for continuously evolving to cater to our guests’ culinary tastes and preferences.

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 590 gr (approx. 4 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour
• 25 gr (approx. 2 tbsp) sugar
• 5 gr (approx. 1 tsp) salt
• 198 gr (7 oz) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 150 ml (5 oz) ice cold water
• 85 gr (3 oz) unsalted butter, grated, frozen

For the filling:

• 680 gr (24 oz) assorted tomatoes, sliced
• 50 gr (approx. 2/3 cup) fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 gr (approx. 2 tsp) fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 gr (approx. 2 tsp) fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 60 ml (approx. 2 oz or 4 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 113 gr (4 oz) gruyere cheese, grated, divided
• 120 gr (approx. 1 ½ cups) grated parmesan cheese , plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

For the dough:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt until combined.
3. Add cubed butter and cut with a butter cutter. Mix to a lumpy texture.
4. Add water 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time and incorporate quickly.
5. Add the frozen grated butter and toss gently, leaving the butter pieces separated.
6. Fold with rubber spatula until mixture is evenly moistened.
7. Press dough with spatula until dough sticks together. Transfer dough to sheet of plastic wrap.
8. Draw edges of plastic over dough and press firmly on sides and top to form compact uniform dough.
9. Wrap tightly and flatten to form a disk. Refrigerate dough for at least two hours.
10. Let chilled dough sit on counter to soften slightly, about ten minutes, before rolling.
11. Cut a round of parchment paper to fit a 9-inch (23 cm) tart mold with a removable bottom. Line the pan with the paper and grease lightly.
12. On a well-floured board, roll out the dough and transfer it to the prepared pan.
13. Using a fork, liberally pierce the pastry.
14. Cover the dough with a second piece of parchment paper that is large enough to fit up the sides of the tart.
15. Top the paper with dry beans to weigh down the crust and prevent puffing.
16. Bake for 12 minutes.
17. Set aside to cool. Remove paper and beans when cool.

For the filling:

1. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl.
2. In a food processor, combine the parsley, rosemary, garlic and thyme, then season with salt and pepper, and process until finely minced.
3. With the processor running, pour the olive oil down the feed tube and process until combined.
4. Pour the mixture over the tomatoes, toss gently and set aside to marinate.
5. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
6. Use a pastry brush to coat the crust with the Dijon mustard.
7. Reserving about 1/4 of the gruyere for the topping, sprinkle the remaining 3/4 in a thick even layer on the mustard-brushed pastry.
8. Sprinkle the first (1/2 cup/120 ml) measure of parmesan over the gruyere cheese.
9. Place tomatoes overlapping in circular rows on top of the cheese mixture, reserving the herb-garlic marinade mixture in the bowl.
10. Drain and discard the liquid from the mixture, then sprinkle the remaining herbs and garlic over the tomatoes.
11. Evenly sprinkle the reserved gruyere and the second measure of parmesan on top of the tart.
12. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese has melted.
13. Cool slightly, cut and serve warm or at room temperature.

In expanding our vegetable-forward offerings, we aim to provide diverse, flavorful and health-conscious dining options that highlight the fresh ingredients along the rivers. We invite you on board our luxurious river cruise ships to savor our delightful dining experiences for yourself. Click here to view our 2024 river cruises or contact your travel advisor.