Fresh Tomato Tart

 Total Time: 40 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 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
• Chopped basil for garnish

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Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick and line a loose-bottom tart pan.
3. Spread shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the pastry.
4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped basil over the cheese.
5. Arrange tomato slices on top, covering evenly.
6. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes.
8. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, watching closely.
9. Remove when the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh basil, slice into wedges, and serve warm.