Tomato Pesto Tart

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  • 4
  • 30 mins
  • 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pkg refrigerated pie crust
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 5 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 c mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 T basil pesto
  • 1/2 t freshly ground pepper
  • 3 T chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Unroll pie crust on a lightly greased baking sheet. Roll into a 12" circle. Brush outer 1 inch or crust with water. Fold edges up and crimp. Pick bottom.

2. Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; cool 15 minutes. Arrange tomato slices over cheese.

3. Stir together remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, and next 3 ingredients. Spread over tomato slices.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with basil.