Best 8 Fresh Tomato Basil Tart Recipes

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Indulge in the captivating flavors of the Mediterranean with this culinary journey to create a spectacular Fresh Tomato Basil Tart. This savory masterpiece combines the vibrant colors and irresistible aromas of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a delectable cheese filling, all encased in a golden-brown, flaky crust. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as you embark on this delightful cooking adventure, where each bite promises a burst of summery goodness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO BASIL TART



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A simple pastry crust filled with tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmesan and basil

Provided by Dianna--In Fine Taste

Categories     Appetizers & Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Package refrigerator pie crust (or your favorite single pie crust recipe)
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves (cut into chiffonade)
3 medium sized fresh tomatoes (cut into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices)
1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Fit pie crust into 10-inch tart pan; trim along edge. Generously prick bottom and sides of pastry with fork. Sprinkle cheese evenly over pastry shell.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons basil over cheese. Arrange tomato slices on top. Brush tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place on a baking sheet on lowest oven rack.Bake at for 25-30 minutes, or until crust is golden.
  • Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Let cool about 10 minutes before slicing into.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 305 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

BASIL TOMATO TART



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I received this tomato tart recipe from a good friend of mine. It is a great way to us up fresh tomatoes from the garden. It reminds me a lot of pizza.-Connie Stumpf, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Pastry for a single-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
5 to 6 fresh plum tomatoes
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Roll pastry to fit a 9-in. tart pan or pie plate; place in pan. Do not prick. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 8 minutes more. Remove from the oven. Reduce heat to 375°. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella over the hot crust. , Cut each tomato into eight wedges; remove seeds. Arrange over cheese. , In a food processor, process the basil and garlic until coarsely chopped; sprinkle over tomatoes. , Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, pepper and the remaining mozzarella; spoon over basil. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is browned and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL TART



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This tart is the perfect way to celebrate the bounty of your garden! It's a wonderful meatless dish that highlights fresh summer ingredients. Try it as an appetizer or main dish. You can top the finished dish with additional basil for a pretty presentation. -Bill Gordon, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
4 plum tomatoes
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 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., On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain. , 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. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining cheese in center of tart; top with reserved tomato slices., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

FRESH TOMATO TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 store-bought or homemade dough for tart shell
8 to 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
4 to 6 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Basil, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven: 400 degrees F. Line loose bottom tart pan with dough rolled out 1/8-inch thick. Spread bottom of pastry with shredded cheese and sprinkle with basil. Cover with tomato slices, arranging to cover as evenly as possible. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Watch carefully. When crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, remove. Garnish with fresh basil. Slice in wedges and serve warm.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BASIL TART



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 39m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust (recommended: Pillsbury)
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts* see Cook's Note
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 medium (12 ounces) heirloom or 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the crust: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the pie crust on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes until lightly golden. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • For the pesto: In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth and thick consistency. Add the Parmesan and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Using a spatula, spread the pesto over the cooled crust. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Cut the tart into wedges and serve.

EASY TOMATO BASIL TART



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This is so easy, simple and fresh! I make this often with just a nice green salad. You can reduce the fat by using 2% mozzarella and using less than 8 oz.

Provided by CarolAnn

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

pie crust (I use Pillsbury ready to bake pie crusts)
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
4 -5 ripe tomatoes (plum tomatoes are best)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Slice the tomatoes into 1/2" slices.
  • Line a 10" loose bottom tart pan with the pastry (pie) dough.
  • Spread bottom of pastry with the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with the basil.
  • Cover with tomato slices, arranging to cover as evenly as possible.
  • Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

TOMATO TART WITH BASIL CRUST



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Several grinds of black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 packages (1 ounce each) instant cream of wheat cereal
2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 stalk celery, trimmed and diced fine
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 large tomatoes, halved through the stem and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • To make the crust, place the tomato paste, basil, butter, egg, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Add 1/2 cup of flour and process just until incorporated. Add the remaining flour and pulse just until dough is crumbly. Press the dough together with your hands. Divide in half and shape each piece into a rectangle that is 3 or 4 inches wide. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough to a rectangle slightly larger than 12 by 5 inches. Trim to 12 by 5, preferably using a fluted pastry cutter. Place side by side on the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking.
  • To make the filling, place the cream of wheat in a bowl. Bring the tomato juice to a boil and whisk into the cereal. Stir in the Parmesan. Mix in the oil, vinegar, garlic and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the baking sheet and bake the crusts until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, preheat the broiler. Spread half of the filling over each crust. Overlap the tomatoes in rows over the filling. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each one. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place 4 inches under the heat source and broil until the cheese is browned and the tarts are heated through, about 5 minutes, watching carefully. Slice into 4 or 6 servings, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

FRESH TOMATO TART



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This is the perfect showcase for fresh, ripe summer tomatoes and basil. Good as part of a brunch or a light lunch or dinner. From the R.S.V.P. Letters to the Editor section of a June 1984 issue of Bon Apetit.1 cup prepared pesto may be substituted for the fresh basil, but I prefer the fresh basil- it makes a less-greasy final product. The recipe was requested from the Elephant's Delicatessen in Portland, Oregon.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/4 cups cold buttermilk
12 medium fresh tomatoes, diced (about 3 3/4 lbs.)
2 cups fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
4 cups swiss cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, preferably homemade

Steps:

  • For pastry.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine flour,baking powder, sugar and salt in large bowl.
  • Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Gradually mix in buttermilk until dough just comes together.
  • Roll dough out between 2 sheets of waxed paper to fit a shallow 3-quart baking dish.
  • Peel off 1 sheet of paper;invert dough into dish.
  • Press dough into bottom and up sides; flute edges.
  • Baked until puffed and golden,about 15 minutes(if center rises, gently press down).
  • Set crust aside;reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • For Filling.
  • Mix tomatoes, basil and salt.
  • Spoon into crust.
  • Blend cheeses and mayonnaise; pat evenly over tomato mixture.
  • Bake until filling is heated through and cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve tart immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • If using a store-bought pie crust, be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
  • To prevent a soggy crust, brush the bottom of the pie crust with olive oil before adding the filling.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing will make the filling tough.
  • Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and set.
  • Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This fresh tomato basil tart is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for summer. With its flaky crust, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful basil, this tart is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you have a few ripe tomatoes on hand, give this recipe a try!

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