Basil Tomato Tart
Keep the recipe handy--your friends will want to make this tart as a garden-fresh appetizer or entree.
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Basil Tomato Tart
Directions
- Unfold pie crust according to package directions. Place in a 9-inch quiche dish or glass pie plate. Flute edge; press with the tines of a fork, if desired. Line shell with double-thickness of foil. Bake in 450 degree F. oven 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until set and dry. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 375 degree F. Sprinkle crust with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Cut tomatoes into wedges; drain on paper towels. Arrange tomato wedges atop cheese in the pie shell. In a food processor bowl combine basil and garlic; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over tomatoes.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spoon cheese mixture over basil mixture, spreading to evenly cover the top.
- Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with basil leaves. Makes 8 appetizer servings or 4 main-dish servings.
From the Test Kitchen
Prebake pastry crust; cover and let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Slice and drain tomatoes; let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Prepare cheese-mayonnaise mixture; cover and chill up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts (Basil Tomato Tart)
- Per serving:
- 312 kcal ,
- 24 g fat
- (5 g sat. fat ,
- 27 mg chol. ,
- 341 mg sodium ,
- 18 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 8 g pro.
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Reviews (2)
kristi1968451
400 Days Ago
I have made this many years. I slice the tomatoes, salt, and drain them for at least an hour in a colander. I also don't use a processor, as the other reviewer. A favorite meal with corn on the cob!`
jgraham927
428 Days Ago
Don't use a food processor for cutting the basil and garlic. Just do it by hand. Times and temperature seemed correct. I was pleasantly suprised by the outcome of the baked Roma tomatoes. I'll make it again!