Last week a good friend took me out to her garden to give me a "few things" because she had too much. Well, that included about 30 fresh, ripe tomatoes. And yes, I've eaten sliced tomatoes every day since, but wanted to do something a little different. My sister Leigh makes a lovely tart, so I got the recipe from her and made it for Father's Day dinner tonight. Thanks Leigh, it was as delicious as I remembered!!! And honestly, it couldn't be simpler:
Make a pie crust, buy a crust, whatever you feel like doing!
Layer with about 8 ounces of grated mozzerella, and about 2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped Basil.
Slice tomatoes into about 1/4 inch slices.
Place the tomatoes in a single layer over the Basil and cheese. Season with sea salt, fresh cracked pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is nicely browned.
Let cool slightly so it firms up a bit. Slice and garnish with fresh Basil leaves. ENJOY!
