This Tomato Pesto Tart is full of farm-fresh flavour! Made with homemade basil pesto and oven-roasted tomatoes in a pastry crust, this savoury tart is right at home on a brunch, lunch or dinner menu.
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8 Servings
Original recipe yields 8 Servings
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PESTO
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1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
2
2 Tbsp. Kraft Classic Herb Dressing
3
2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
TART
4
2 cups 1/4-inch thick sliced red tomatoes (about 2 large)
1 shell from 1 pkg. (320 g) frozen ready-to-bake pastry pie shells (2 shells), baked according to package directions
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1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
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1/3 cup Cracker Barrel Finely Shredded 100% Parmesan Cheese
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place basil, dressing and grated cheese in food processor or blender; cover. Process until almost smooth.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place tomatoes in single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake 15 min., rotating trays after 7 min. Remove from oven; set aside.
Step 3
Spread 2 Tbsp. of the pesto on bottom of baked pie shell. Layer half of the tomatoes in pie shell. Sprinkle with thyme. Repeat layers of tomatoes. Spread remaining 3 Tbsp. pesto over top; sprinkle with shredded cheese and any remaining thyme. Bake 10 min. Serve warm.
Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Best of Season
Visit your local market for other coloured tomatoes such as green and orange.
Nutrition
Calories
140
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 9 g
Saturated fat 3.5 g
18 %
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 300 mg
13 %
Carbohydrate 11 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin A
5 %
Vitamin C
0 %
Calcium
10 %
Iron
5 %
Servings
8
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.