Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart

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Total Time:
39 min
Prep
12 min
Inactive
20 min
Cook
7 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust (recommended: Pillsbury)

Pesto:

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts* see Cook's Note
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 medium (12 ounces) heirloom 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

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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  • on April 09, 2012

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    I did this once with pie crust and once with puff pastry and it was delicious both ways. I added slices of fresh mozz and drizzled a balsamic reduction over top. Yum!

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  • on April 07, 2012

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    This recipe is out of control! I was asked to join a dining group that requires each one of us to bring an appetizer on a "trial" basis. Needless to say everyone loved it. Am making it today for Easter Party...and know it will get rave reviews..

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  • on July 07, 2011

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    Love the recipe & always have requests for more. As to the pie crust issue for those of you that want an alternative to home made pick up the pie dough frozen from Trader Joe's.

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