Quick Tomato And Basil Tart Recipes

TOMATO BASIL TART

Steps:

• Bake pie crust according to directions on crust.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup Mozzarella on bottom. Let cool.
• While crust is cooling, cut tomatoes into slices (about 1/4" thick or thicker if preferred) and drain on paper towel.
• Spread layer of pesto over cheese.
• Place tomatoes over pesto layer.
• Combine mayo, Parmesan, pepper and remaining Mozzarella and spread on top.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until browned.

QUICK & EASY TOMATO BASIL TART

Steps:

• to make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and butter. Using two forks or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until the butter resembles oat flakes or tiny peas. Add the egg and use a fork to combine the flour mixture with the egg. Dump the mixture out onto a floured surface. Work the dough until it starts to hold together. The dough is a little tougher than your average when working with it, don't be alarmed. If you're making individual tarts roll the dough out, place the individual tart pans on the dough and cut a circle 11/2 - 2 inches larger than your pan, rework leftover dough as necessary to form more tarts. If you're using a 9-inch tart pan, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Place the dough at the base of the pan, work out any air bubbles, crimp edges. Refrigerate the tart-shell(s) for 10 minutes while you prepare the tart filling.
• For the tart filling: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.In a medium bowl, combine the egg, heavy cream, milk, 4 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper and whisk until combined. Fold in the goat cheese. Divide filling into tartshell(s). Top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Place the tart pan(s) on a baking tray and bake for 24 - 27 minutes for individual tarts and 30 - 35 minutes for large tart. For a darker crust, bake an additional 1-2 minutes. Let cool 10 - 15 minutes before serving.

BASIL TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Place crust in a 9" pie pan, flute edge and press bottom with a fork.
• Pre-bake according to directions.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Cut tomatoes into wedges; drain on paper towels.
• Arrange tomato atop melted cheese in the pie shell.
• In a food processor bowl, combine basil and garlic.
• Process till coarsely chopped and sprinkle over tomatoes.
• Combine remaining mozzarella, mayonnaise, parmesan and pepper.
• Spoon over basil mixture, spreading evenly to cover the top.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or till top is golden and bubbly.
• Serve warm.
• Makes 8 appetizer or 4 main dish servings.
• Leftovers are even better.
• Serve at room temperature and DO NOT reheat.

EASY TOMATO BASIL TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Slice the tomatoes into 1/2" slices.
• Line a 10" loose bottom tart pan with the pastry (pie) dough.
• Spread bottom of pastry with the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with the basil.
• Cover with tomato slices, arranging to cover as evenly as possible.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil.
• Bake 30-40 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

BASIL TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Roll pastry to fit a 9-in. tart pan or pie plate; place in pan. Do not prick. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 8 minutes more. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 375°. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella over the hot crust. , Cut each tomato into eight wedges; remove seeds. Arrange over cheese. , In a food processor, process the basil and garlic until coarsely chopped; sprinkle over tomatoes. , Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, pepper and the remaining mozzarella; spoon over basil. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is browned and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

EASY TOMATO BASIL TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Bake pie crust about 15 minutes.
• Saute onion and mushrooms in one tablespoon of butter until onions are translucent, set aside.
• Mix together cheeses, mayonnaisse, garlic, and basil; then, stir in cooled tomatoes and onions.
• Place tomatoes into pie crust, with the skin down.
• Spoon cheese mixture evenly over tomatoes.
• Sprinkle parsley and pepper on top.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until brown and bubbly.