Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart

Name: Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts (recommended -- Pillsbury); 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1/2-2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 medium or 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; kosher salt

Submitted by TaterBug

"I really love this recipe. It is such a wonderful treat in the spring and summer. For tomato and basil lovers, you must try it. I have made this several time, with rave reviews. From Giada Delaurentis. If you are short on time, try making this with pesto from the jar. You MUST use ripe tomatoes! Heirlooms are best!"

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Ready In:: 17mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts (recommended -- Pillsbury)
Pesto
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
¹⁄₂ - ²⁄₃ cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 medium or 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
kosher salt

directions

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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TaterBug

Just added my first child to my family in June 2008. I am learning to be a good mom and homemaker and it is a real challenge, but a great one! I love to cook and try new ideas. I also love the outdoors, travel, live basketball, running, hiking...etc!! I am a southern girl at heart and I love being a housewife. I love all types of foods and I love to re-make recipes into a more "healthy" versions.

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