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.

Alamgir Hosen (M/S Bayazid Enterprise)
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I love this tart! It's the perfect summer dish.


Namyalo Flavia
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This is the best tomato tart recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


mitu sorkar
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Prönøy Gámïng
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and cheese.


Shahzaib Afzal
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dish.


Mia DeAngelis
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This is my favorite tomato tart recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Delin “Delin” Jep
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


NAWAZ Chachar
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This tart was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I also found the crust to be a bit too thick.


Tonya Chambers
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The crust was too dry and the tomatoes were undercooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Krisean Johnson
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This tomato tart is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's so simple to make and always comes out great. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and cheese. It's the perfect comfort food.


Elton Erasmus
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The crust is always perfect and the tomatoes are always roasted to perfection. I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit.


Aamer Musafar Shah
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This tart was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The cheese was melted and bubbly, and the basil added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mis Sharmin
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. The crust was especially delicious, and the combination of tomatoes, basil, and cheese was perfect.


Rebecca Joy
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This tomato tart was a real showstopper! The basil crust was so flavorful and the tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the whole thing came together beautifully. It was a hit with my family and friends, and I'l