Fresh Tomato Basil Tart

Name: Fresh Tomato Basil Tart
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters cold butter; 79 milliliters all-purpose flour; 118 milliliters fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 340 grams cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 0 teaspoons pepper; 4 plum tomatoes; 0 teaspoons salt; 4 Tbsps cold water; 158 milliliters whole wheat flour

This vegetarian recipe serves 8. One serving contains 284 calories, 13g of protein, and 20g of fat. Head to the store and pick up plum tomatoes, flour, basil leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

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.

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Butter

Dough

Water

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Bowl

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.

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Roll

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Tart Form

Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge.

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Frying Pan

Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain.

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Tomato

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Oven

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.

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Tomato Slices