"Heirloom tomatoes may seem flawed, but it’s actually their uniformly red counterparts who are the genetic deviants of the tomato family Decades ago, many businesses decided to prioritize cookie-cutter-like hybrid tomatoes, which grow year-round and can survive a long, bumpy journey It left heirloom tomatoes on the wrong side of the deal..."
INGREDIENTS
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Dough for a 9-inch single crust pie, or use store-bought, rolled into an 11-inch round (see Note)
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1 1/2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes (about 4 medium)
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1/4 cup store-bought pesto
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3/4 cup shredded mozzarella (about 3 ounces)
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
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3 large eggs
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper