Basil Tomato 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.

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.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BASIL TART

Steps:

• For the crust: 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.

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.

TOMATO AND BASIL TARTE TATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the tomatoes in the skillet with the vegetable oil, salt and pepper, and honey or sugar. Arrange together as tightly as possible. Sprinkle the tomatoes with the bread crumbs - this will soak up some of the juice which come out of the tomatoes during cooking. On a well-floured counter, roll out a circle of puff pastry the same size as the top of the skillet. Place the puff pastry over the tomatoes, tucking it around them so the tomatoes are encased. Brush the pastry with the lightly beaten egg on the top only. It does seem a bit pointless, as this will be the underneath of the tart, but I like that bit of extra crunch that it adds to the pastry and it looks so much more presentable for that minute before you turn it upside down!
• Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is well puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes, then tip away the excess liquid (if any) and put a large plate upside down on top of the skillet. Using oven gloves, press the plate down hard and then quickly flip the whole thing so the skillet is upside down and the plate is on the bottom. I do this over the sink because there is usually some leakage! Remove the skillet. Once the tart is cold, rip up some basil or mint leaves and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper if required. Serve cold with cold meats, cheeses, olives, or salads.

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.

TOMATO TART WITH BASIL CRUST

Steps:

• To make the crust, place the tomato paste, basil, butter, egg, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Add 1/2 cup of flour and process just until incorporated. Add the remaining flour and pulse just until dough is crumbly. Press the dough together with your hands. Divide in half and shape each piece into a rectangle that is 3 or 4 inches wide. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough to a rectangle slightly larger than 12 by 5 inches. Trim to 12 by 5, preferably using a fluted pastry cutter. Place side by side on the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking.
• To make the filling, place the cream of wheat in a bowl. Bring the tomato juice to a boil and whisk into the cereal. Stir in the Parmesan. Mix in the oil, vinegar, garlic and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the baking sheet and bake the crusts until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• To serve, preheat the broiler. Spread half of the filling over each crust. Overlap the tomatoes in rows over the filling. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each one. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place 4 inches under the heat source and broil until the cheese is browned and the tarts are heated through, about 5 minutes, watching carefully. Slice into 4 or 6 servings, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.