rustic tomato tart
This is a wonderful recipe using tomatoes. I made this last night and everyone wanted to know when I would make it again. It is a cross between a tart and pizza. My younger son liked it because he is a vegetarian, but you don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this. The red pepper flakes and seasonings made this recipe pop.
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When fresh tomatoes are abundant and at their peak flavor, this rustic tomato tart is a delicious way to use them. A refrigerated pie crust is brushed with mustard, adding a nice tang to the tart. It's topped with slices of fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with garlic, and a combination of dried oregano, basil, and parsley. There are many layers of flavor in this tart. Once baked, the crust is crisp and the creamy mozzarella cheese melts into the tomatoes. An upscale twist on pizza, this versatile recipe can be a comforting family dinner or a tasty addition to brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 - refrigerated pie crust
- 1 small egg white
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 4 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
How To Make rustic tomato tart
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. -
Step 2Using a tart pan insert your dough in the bottom and around the sides (do not overlap). I usually brush egg white on the crust. Par bake the crust for 8 minutes and let cool completely.
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Step 3Spread mustard only on the bottom of the crust.
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Step 4Slice the tomatoes. Cover the entire bottom of the crust with the sliced tomatoes. If you want to make an extra layer you can. Scatter the garlic and salt on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes.
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Step 5Evenly sprinkle the dried herbs and pepper flakes. If you want more of a hot flavor, add more pepper flakes.
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Step 6Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese on top and additional parsley.
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Step 7Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
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Step 8Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Step 9Slice wedges with a pizza cutter.
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