Name: Fresh Tomato Tart
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 appetizer or 4 main-dish servings
Ingredients: ½ 15 ounce folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust); 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces); 4 roma or small regular tomatoes; ¾ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 4 cloves garlic; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing; ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper; Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Ingredients

½ 15 ounce folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust)
1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
4 roma or small regular tomatoes
¾ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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 Facts

Per Serving:

297 calories; fat 23g; cholesterol 30mg; carbohydrates 15g; insoluble fiber 0g; sodium 343mg.

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