Rustic Tomato Basil Pie Recipes

RUSTIC TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. , Place half of the tomatoes and half of the onions in crust. Combine mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, basil, salt and pepper; spread over tomatoes. Top with remaining onions and tomatoes. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving an 8-in. opening in the center. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese. Bake on a lower oven rack until until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

RUSTIC STYLE ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2.Toss together the tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
• 3.Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
• 4.In a 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic with 2 Tbs olive oil, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
• 5.Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and stock.
• 6.Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
• 7.Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
• 8.Taste for seasonings.

TOMATO GALETTE WITH BASIL PESTO AND FETA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes on a double layer of paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Cover with additional paper towels. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together pesto and mayonnaise. Preheat oven to 375°. On a floured sheet of parchment, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone., Spread pesto mixture over crust to within 2 in. of edge; top with ¼ cup feta. Arrange tomato slices over feta; arrange cherry tomatoes on top, cut sides up. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup feta, Italian seasoning and pepper. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving center uncovered. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush edge of crust with egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan. , Bake until crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, top with basil before serving.

RUSTIC TOMATO BASIL TART

Steps:

• Unroll pie crust on baking sheet. Top with 1 cup cheese, leaving a 1-1/2 inch border around edges. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer over cheese. Drizzle balsamic glaze evenly over tomatoes; top with basil and the remaining cheese.
• Fold edges of pie crust over filling, tucking and pressing down edges onto tart.
• Bake on lowest oven rack in a preheated 375 degrees F oven 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

RUSTIC TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of EVOO in a sauce pan over low heat. Add garlic and stir continuously until soft. Do not let garlic start to brown; this releases a lot of bitterness and you'll be better off starting over.
• Add crushed tomatoes to sauce pan and turn heat up slightly to medium-low, stirring frequently. Add sugar to the tomatoes. At the same time, add 2 remaining tablespoons of EVOO to a pan and sautee onion and green pepper over medium-low heat until softened, stirring frequently for about 7-10 minutes.
• Add onion and green pepper with EVOO from the pan to the tomatoes and garlic and mix well.
• Add remaining ingredients (oregano, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaves, fennel seeds) and let simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so as not to let ingredients settle or burn at the bottom and to promote flavor.
• Serve over your favorite pasta, garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheese of your choice (if desired), as well as some crusty Italian bread.
• ***Hint: If you lightly toss your pasta in olive oil after draining it, it will hold more sauce more easily while you're eating it.