ITALIAN TOMATO TART

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Give Christmas brunch a taste of Italy with this hearty deep-dish tart. Baked in a pastry crust, the fresh-tasting pie features plenty of Italian sausage, cheese, garlic and basil.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Reduce heat to 375°., In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage mixture into shell. , Arrange tomatoes over sausage mixture. In a small bowl, combine the basil, mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, pepper and remaining mozzarella cheese; spoon over tomatoes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Kysean Galloway
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This tart is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Md Jahid Hasan Niloy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tart turned out soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Kendra Deers
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This tart is delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abir Howlader
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I've made this tart several times, and it's always turned out great. It's a keeper!


Simaa GuLali
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This tart is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Drayton Elder
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this tart. The filling was flavorful and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Kankonde Ramathan Mulumba
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few extra tomatoes at the end of the summer, and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Ganesh Gc
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of tomatoes you like, and you can add other ingredients to the filling, such as olives, artichokes, or zucchini.


Shaid Iqbal
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This tart is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Corey Freeman
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The crust was a little soggy, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try blind-baking the crust next time.


Nathan Gerou
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This tart was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used Roma tomatoes. Next time I'll try using a sweeter variety.


princess Addy Goloba
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This tomato tart was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought crust to save time, and it still came out delicious. The filling was tangy and flavorful, and the cheese melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


kami khan
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was crispy and buttery, and the filling was flavorful and juicy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Susan SusanSackettONeil
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This Italian tomato tart was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The flaky crust perfectly complemented the tangy tomato filling, and the basil added a refreshing touch. It was a hit with my fa