Fresh Tomato Tart
- 1/2 (15 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts
- 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 3 Tbsp. fresh basil or more if needed
- 3 medium sized ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Fit pie crust into a 10-inch tart pan, according to package directions.
- Trim any excess pastry along edges.
- Generously prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork.
- Bake at 400u0b0 for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese evenly into pastry shell and top with basil to cover.
- Arrange tomato slices on top; brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place tart on a baking sheet on lower rack of oven.
- Bake at 400u0b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven;
- sprinkle with remaining basil.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Yield:
- 8 to 10 servings.
refrigerated pie crusts, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=10697 (may not work)