Tomato Pesto Tart Recipe

Name: Tomato Pesto Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Toasted Pine Nuts; 1 clove Garlic, Large; 2 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil; ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper; ⅓ cups Olive Oil; 1 package (15 Oz) Refrigerated Pie Crust; 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 5 whole Plum Tomatoes (3 If Large); 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Toasted Pine Nuts
1 clove Garlic, Large
2 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil
⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper
⅓ cups Olive Oil
1 package (15 Oz) Refrigerated Pie Crust
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
5 whole Plum Tomatoes (3 If Large)
3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

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For Pesto:
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Add all of the pesto ingredients, except olive oil into the small bowl of your Kitchen Ninja (food processor).
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Pulse about 6 times.
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Press the blend button, open the pour spout and drizzle in olive oil.
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Stop blender and remove lid, scrape down sides.
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Replace lid and pulse 3 to 4 more times.
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Place pesto in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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*This will make more pesto than you need for this recipe.
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You can use the leftovers to make Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Rolls or as a pasta sauce, or freeze in ice cube trays, placed in a freezer bag and saved for this winter.
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For Tart:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll pie crusts; stack on a lightly floured surface, rolling into a 12 inch circle.
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Place crust on a baking sheet.
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Fold over edge of crust and prick bottom with a fork.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
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Allow to cool 15 minutes.
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Lower oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, pesto and pepper.
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Arrange tomatoes over mozzarella topped crust.
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Spread mayo-pesto mixture over tomatoes.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Sprinkle with fresh basil.
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Allow to cool 5 minutes before slicing.
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Can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Excellent appetizer or served as a meal with a green salad.
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Enjoy!
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Miss
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*Note: Pesto recipe adapted from Kitchen Ninja Cookbook; Tomato Pesto Tart adapted from Southern Living Magazine.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Toasted Pine Nuts, 1 clove Garlic, Large, 2 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil, ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated, and more.

Yes, Tomato Pesto Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Pesto Tart

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