Easy Tomato Basil Tart

Submitted by piranhabriana

"This came from a Modern Living magazine. It looks and tastes heavenly! Great for a housewarming party or a brunch!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 9 inch pie shell (Pillsbury is best)
• 6 medium fresh tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• pepper, to taste

directions

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

Reviews

[Debs Recipes]

I made this recipe for Pick-a-Chef 2005. Fresh basil and tomatoes from the garden mingled perfectly with the cheesy alfredo-like topping of this tart. Divinely-scented while baking, the tart also tasted quite heavenly. I did not use a tart pan but rolled the pastry into a flat 13" circle, topped it, baked on a pizza stone, then carefully cut it into about 24 squares. The squares reheated well after advance preparation. This tart makes an attractive presentation. I'll make it next time I want to impress party guests!