"This tomato pie is Southern comfort at its best: roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and a crust that never turns soggy...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 nine-inch (23-cm) frozen or homemade pie crust (not deep-dish) ()
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2 lbs tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into ¾-inch (2-cm) pieces (I use vine-ripened)
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1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1¼ teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 teaspoon sugar
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1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded fontina cheese (mozzarella can be substituted), divided
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1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano (Parmigiano-Reggiano can be substituted)