Tomato And Basil Pie Recipes

TOMATO-BASIL SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain well and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together the tomato sauce, fontina, milk, basil, parsley, eggs, 1 cup of the Asiago, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the pancetta. Cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pasta and toss to combine. Let the skillet cool for 5 minutes.
• Pour the pasta mixture into the skillet and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Asiago on top. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and a knife inserted and turned in the center of the pie does not release any loose egg batter, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Run a spatula underneath the pie to loosen the base. Slide it onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.

TOMATO BASIL PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove from heat.
• In medium bowl, place Bisquick mix; cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until crumbly. Add water; stir vigorously until soft dough forms. Using fingers dipped in Bisquick mix, press dough on bottom and up side of pie plate, forming edge on rim of plate.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese in crust. Arrange half of the tomato slices over cheese. Sprinkle with half each of the flour, onion, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining 1 cup cheese; spread over top of pie to within 1 inch of edge.
• Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with additional basil.

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato and onion slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and brown, another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• Mix together the Cheddar, mozzarella and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
• Transfer the tomatoes and onions to a dry paper towel and pat dry. Liberally season the tomatoes with cracked black pepper. Arrange a third of the tomatoes in a single layer in the pie crust, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle a third of the basil over the tomatoes and top with a third of the onions. Repeat twice with the remaining tomatoes, basil and onions. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of the onions.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve at room temperature.

BASIL TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Roll pastry to fit a 9-in. tart pan or pie plate; place in pan. Do not prick. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 8 minutes more. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 375°. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella over the hot crust. , Cut each tomato into eight wedges; remove seeds. Arrange over cheese. , In a food processor, process the basil and garlic until coarsely chopped; sprinkle over tomatoes. , Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, pepper and the remaining mozzarella; spoon over basil. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is browned and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

BEST TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Press pie crust into a 9-inch pan or glass pie plate; fold excess dough under and press to form a thick edge. Cover edges with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the bottom. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drain tomato wedges in a colander or on paper towels. Arrange tomato wedges in the pie shell. Sprinkle basil and garlic on top.
• Combine remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly over tomatoes; do not spread onto crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Cover edges with a ring of foil to keep from overcooking if needed. Garnish pie with whole basil leaves and serve warm.

SUMMER TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan; prick bottom and sides with fork.
• Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place tomatoes in a single layer of a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release moisture. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel. Arrange 1 layer of tomato slices around the bottom of the cooled pie crust, overlapping the slices. Sprinkle half the garlic and half the basil onto tomato layer. Sprinkle half the Cheddar cheese and half the mozzarella cheese over basil layer. Repeat layering with remaining tomatoes, garlic, basil, Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Spread mayonnaise over the top mozzarella cheese layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

TOMATO AND BASIL PIE

Steps:

• Unfold piecrust according to package directions. Place in a 9-inch quiche or pie dish. Prebake according to package directions. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Adjust oven to 375°F.
• Cut tomatoes into wedges, drain on paper towels. Arrange wedges on top of melted cheese in the baked pie shell.
• In a food processor bowl, combine basil and garlic; process until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over tomatoes.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Spoon cheese over top, spreading evenly to cover basil mixture.
• Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm. Sprinkle with basil leaves if desired.

GARLIC BASIL TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Bake the piecrust at 375 degrees 10 minutes, or until light brown.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine oil and garlic.
• Cook over low heat just until heated, stirring occasionally.
• Arrange half of the provolone cheese over the partially baked crust.
• Sprinkle with half of the basil and top with half of the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.
• Repeat layers.
• Finally, spoon garlic mixture over pie.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes.

TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA PIE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat; drain. Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook 4 to 5 min. or until zucchini is tender, stirring frequently.
• Drain spaghetti; return to pan. Add pasta sauce, egg whites, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan; mix well. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; press onto bottom and up side of pie plate to form crust. Fill with meat mixture; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.