Basil Tomato Tart Recipes

FRESH TOMATO BASIL TART

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flours; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain. , Sprinkle 2 cups cheese into the crust; top with basil. Set three tomato slices aside; arrange remaining slices in a slightly overlapping pattern around edge of tart. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining cheese in center of tart; top with reserved tomato slices., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

QUICK TOMATO AND BASIL TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
• Place the puff pastry on a non-stick baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork, leaving a 1inc/2cm border around the edge.
• Spread the jar of pesto over the pastry base, being careful not to cover the border. Then lie the tomatoes on top of the pesto, overlapping slightly. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry border is crisp and golden and the tomatoes are soft.
• Dress the salad with two tbsp of olive oil and the lemon juice, season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
• To serve, cut into the tart into slices. Place the salad in the centre of each serving plate and place a slice of tart on top. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

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.