Steps
- 01
Preheat the Air Fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
- 02
Roll out the dough and line a 20 cm tart pan that fits in the Air Fryer. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- 03
Spread the bolognese sauce evenly over the dough.
- 04
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the sauce.
- 05
Sprinkle the grated mozzarella on top and, if desired, herbes de Provence.
- 06
Bake in the Air Fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes, until golden and firm.
- 07
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan and serving.
Recipe story
Bolognese sauce originates from the Italian city of Bologna, first documented in the 18th century. Quiche, on the other hand, comes from the Lorraine region of France and was adapted into Italian cuisine. The combination of the two emerged in modern kitchens as an innovative dish.
Ingredient Secrets
Discover the culinary secrets and flavor history of key ingredients in this dish.
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
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