Fresh Tomato Tart
Recipe from Midwest Living

Team garden-ripe tomatoes with fresh basil to make this wonderfully cheesy tart. Serve as an appetizer or a meatless main dish.


Fresh Tomato Tart


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 8 appetizer or 4 main-dish servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  of a 15-ounce  folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust)On Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)On Sale
  • 4    roma or small regular tomatoesOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  loosely packed fresh basil leavesOn Sale
  • 4  cloves  garlicOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  mayonnaise or salad dressingOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground white pepperOn Sale
  •     Fresh basil leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Unfold the piecrust according to package directions. Line a 9-inch tart pan with pastry (it's easier to remove the baked tart if pan has a removable bottom). Press the pastry into the fluted sides of the tart pan and trim the edges. Don't prick. Partially bake in a 450 degree F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until pastry is slightly dry.
2.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degree F.
3.
Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into wedges; drain the wedges on paper towels. Arrange the tomato wedges over the melted cheese in a baked crust.
4.
In a food processor bowl, combine basil and garlic; cover and process with on-off turns until coarsely chopped. Or snip the basil and mince the garlic.
5.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the basil-garlic mixture, the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese, the mayonnaise, the grated Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over tomato wedges.
6.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until cheese is golden. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm. If you like, garnish with additional basil leaves. Makes 8 appetizer or 4 main-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 297, Total Fat 23 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 343 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 0 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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