Makes 1 tart, serves 6 to 8 people

INGREDIENTS

1 cup farro
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pie dish
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ of a red onion, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup of each of the following fresh herbs: parsley, basil, and chives, chopped
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
3 cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
Parsley and basil leaves, for decorating tart

DIRECTIONS

Cook farro until tender, following package instructions, about 30 to 40 minutes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a glass pie dish by greasing it with butter.

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add butter and oil. Cook red onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add fresh herbs, and remove from heat. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix parmesan, ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Add onion herb mixture and cooked farro, and combine thoroughly. Pour into glass pie dish. Arrange fresh herb leaves on top. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until set. Serve warm or at room temperature.