Tomato Tart Nicoise

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

2. 2

   On lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 14-inch round.

3. 3

   Transfer to an 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

4. 4

   Trim edges; prick botttom with tines of fork.

5. 5

   Lane pastry shell with aluminum foil; fill with pastry weights, dried beans, or raw rice.

6. 6

   Bake 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove foil and weights.

8. 8

   Bake 5 to 6 minutes longer or just until pastry starts to turn golden.

9. 9

   Brush with egg white; bake 1 minute longer.

10. 10

    Cool completely on wire rack.

11. 11

    Reduce oven temperature to 350F (180C).

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    Thinly slice 1 tomato; arrange over bottom of pastry shell; set aside.

13. 13

    In a medium bowl, beat eggs; blend in ricotta, mozzarella, 4 tablespoons of the Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons of the fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons of the dried).

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    Spread over tomato slices.

15. 15

    Cut remaining tomato into 12 wedges.

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    Arrange on top of cheese layer with artichoke halves and olives.

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    Sprinkle with remaining oregano and Parmesan.

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    Bake 40 minutes or until cheese layer is set.

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    Cool on wire rack 10 minutes before removing outer ring.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.