Tomato Pesto Tart

  Appetizers

Try this for a sophisticated, fresh-tasting treat. It's a great way to use your garden tomatoes.

Tomato Pesto Tart

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • 1. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pie pastry. Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle; transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Flute edges; prick bottom with a fork. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 2. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; top with tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, pesto, pepper and remaining mozzarella until blended; spread over tomatoes. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

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