BASIL-TOMATO TART

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Categories     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 4/8 appetizer/main dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 of a 15-oz pkg folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
5 Roma or 4 medium tomatoes
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Unfold piecrust 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. Pre-bake according to package directions. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool on a wire rack. Cut tomatoes into wedges; drain on paper towels. Arrange tomato wedges atop melted cheese in the baked pie shell. In a food processor bowl combine basil and garlic; cover and process till 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 evely cover the top. Bake in a 375 degree oven fro 35 to 40 minutes or till top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm. If desired, sprinkle with basil leaves. Nutrition information per appetizer serving: 312 cal., 24 g total fat (5 g sat fat), 27 mg chol., 341 mg sodium, 18 g carbo., 1 g fiber, 8 g pro. Daily Values: 9% vit A, 29% vit C, 16% calcium, 3% iron.

treecanread
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to let the fresh flavors of the tomatoes shine through.


Waqas Shaha
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This tart is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Sharmin Shila
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I'm not a baker, but this tart was easy to make and turned out great.


Lina Pere
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this tart again.


dorcas manala
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Hassan Ismail
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Toledo Josephine
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I love the combination of flavors in this tart. The basil and tomatoes are a perfect match.


Peter Agbo
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Gothjoker666
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alfred Ramabaka
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This is my new favorite summer recipe. It's so light and refreshing.


Azym Uddin
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I made this tart for a picnic and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


david thabo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tart turned out beautifully. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they were so flavorful.


Asya Cinpir
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this tart was surprisingly delicious. The basil and cheese really balanced out the tartness of the tomatoes.


Zaini Jann
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This basil tomato tart was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.