Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart
- 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts (recommended -- Pillsbury)
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 12 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 12-23 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- kosher salt
- For the crust:.
- Directions.
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the pie crust on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool for 20 minutes.
- For the pesto:.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth and thick consistency.
- Add the Parmesan and pulse until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using a spatula, spread the pesto over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the tomato slices on top of the pesto and garnish with the sliced basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Cut the tart into wedges and serve.
- *Cook's Note: To toast pine nuts, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly browned.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/heirloom-tomato-and-basil-tart-365805 (may not work)