TOMATO TART WITH BASIL CRUST

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Several grinds of black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 packages (1 ounce each) instant cream of wheat cereal
2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 stalk celery, trimmed and diced fine
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 large tomatoes, halved through the stem and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • To make the crust, place the tomato paste, basil, butter, egg, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Add 1/2 cup of flour and process just until incorporated. Add the remaining flour and pulse just until dough is crumbly. Press the dough together with your hands. Divide in half and shape each piece into a rectangle that is 3 or 4 inches wide. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough to a rectangle slightly larger than 12 by 5 inches. Trim to 12 by 5, preferably using a fluted pastry cutter. Place side by side on the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking.
  • To make the filling, place the cream of wheat in a bowl. Bring the tomato juice to a boil and whisk into the cereal. Stir in the Parmesan. Mix in the oil, vinegar, garlic and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the baking sheet and bake the crusts until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, preheat the broiler. Spread half of the filling over each crust. Overlap the tomatoes in rows over the filling. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each one. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place 4 inches under the heat source and broil until the cheese is browned and the tarts are heated through, about 5 minutes, watching carefully. Slice into 4 or 6 servings, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Alexis Fontaine
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the tart turned out well in the end. The crust was a bit dry, but the tomatoes were delicious.


ayanda nosipho
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The tomato tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the crust was flaky and the tomatoes were flavorful.


Ryan Evans
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This was my first time making a tomato tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Damieon Foster
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The crust is always flaky and the tomatoes are always roasted to perfection. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Roy Huff
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The tomato tart was delicious! The crust was flaky and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


India Bullard
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the tart turned out well in the end. The crust was a bit dry, but the tomatoes were delicious.


Anime Gal
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The tomato tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the crust was flaky and the tomatoes were flavorful.


Badal Umrani
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This was my first time making a tomato tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anne Williamson
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The crust is always flaky and the tomatoes are always roasted to perfection. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kassie Roberts
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The tomato tart was delicious! The crust was flaky and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mr Bappy
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the tart turned out well in the end. The crust was a bit dry, but the tomatoes were delicious.


Brendy Kabungo
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The tomato tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the crust was flaky and the tomatoes were flavorful.


Caleb Dunk
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This was my first time making a tomato tart and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the tart was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kelechi Chukwudi
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is always flaky and the tomatoes are always roasted to perfection. It's a great recipe for a summer party or potluck.


Kavion sutton
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was crispy and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect summer meal.


mr jaber
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato tarts, but this one changed my mind. The crust was flaky and flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dilini Chathurangi
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This tomato tart was a hit at my dinner party! The basil crust was a unique and flavorful twist on a classic recipe, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I'll definitely be making this again.