Go Back

Fresh Tomato Tart

Ingredients
  

  • 1 store-bought or homemade dough for tart shell
  • 6-8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded (I often use fresh and slice it into disks)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus extra for garnish
  • 4 to 6 fresh tomatoes sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 red onion sliced thin for layering
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Basil chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bake the crust in a preheated oven (400 degrees) for 10-15 minutes before adding any ingredients
  • Add the cheese to the bottom of the baked crust
  • Add chopped basil
  • Layer tomatoes and onions (usually 3 layers deep) adding salt and pepper to each layer
  • Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and salt and pepper the top
  • Bake at 400 for another 25 minutes or so
  • Garnish with chopped basil