ITALIAN TOMATO TART

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Give Christmas brunch a taste of Italy with this hearty deep-dish tart. Baked in a pastry crust, the fresh-tasting pie features plenty of Italian sausage, cheese, garlic and basil.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Reduce heat to 375°., In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage mixture into shell. , Arrange tomatoes over sausage mixture. In a small bowl, combine the basil, mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, pepper and remaining mozzarella cheese; spoon over tomatoes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BENEDICTA
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This tart is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


tasty foods Irshad
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes from your garden.


Caelen Duke
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I love that this tart is so versatile. You can use different types of tomatoes, herbs, and cheeses to create your own unique dish.


Hadar ali
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This tart is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and then bake it the next day.


Azizullah Paktiawal
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, but I was able to make this tart using roasted red peppers instead. It was still delicious!


Brothers of Destruction
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This tart is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Olaoye Bolu
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I've made this tart several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you're short on time.


Md abid Ahmed
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This is the best tomato tart I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the filling is rich and flavorful.


Maria Wannell
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


Lawal Wasiu
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a very versatile dish. You can add different herbs, cheeses, or even meats to create your own unique tart.


Apple Core
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but this tart was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfect.


ahtashamali Talha
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is amazing. The tart is beautiful and delicious.


Jayasekara donal121
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Sama essawy
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This tart was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.