Basil-Tomato Tart

Recipe Category: Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 store-bought pie crust
  • 1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
  • 5 roma or 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 c loosely packed basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 c mayonaise
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

  1. Unfold pie crust according to package instructions. Place in 9-inch fluted tart tin (or pie plate).
  2. Pre-bake crust according to package instructions.
  3. Remove from oven and sprinkle crust with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Let cool.
  4. Cut tomatoes into wedges, drain on paper towels. Arrange in tart.
  5. With a food processor, process basil and garlic until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over tomatoes.
  6. In medium bowl, combine rest of mozzarella, mayo, parmesan, and pepper.
  7. Spoon cheese mixture over tart. Spread evenly.
  8. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Sprinkle with basil if desired.