Tomato Mozzarella Tart Recipe

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   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees.

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   Brush 13 x 9 x 1/2 inch baking sheet lightly with extra virgin olive oil.

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   Roll out pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to 16 x 12 inch rectangle.

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   Transfer pastry to prepared pan and gently press into plate.

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   Trim edges of pastry, leaving 1/2 inch overhang.

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   Crimp edges.

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   Pierce crust all over with fork.

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   Bake till golden, piercing with fork every 5 min to deflate if necessary, about 15 min.

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   Sprinkle crust with Mozzarella and set aside.

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    (Can be prepared 4 hrs ahead.

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    Let stand at room temperature.)

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    Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.

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    Blanche tomatoes in large pot of boiling water 20 seconds.

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    Drain and cold slightly.

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    Peel and core tomatoes.

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    Cut into thin rounds.

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    Place rounds on double thickness of paper towels; pat dry.

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    Arrange tomatoes on crust in slightly overlapping rows, covering completely.

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    Season generously with salt and pepper.

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    Sprinkle Parmesan, 1 Tbsp.

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    extra virgin olive oil and thyme over.

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    Bake tart till tomatoes are heated through and cheeses heat, about 9 min.

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    Cut tart into large squares.

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    Preparation time: 30 min.

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    Serves: 6 to 8.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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