Garlic Basil Tomato Pie

Mirj's Note:

This is one of my most favorite appetizers, great for serving in the summer when tomatoes are at their best. I once tripled the garlic, not very sociable!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 9 inch pie shell
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup torn fresh basil leaf
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 8 ounces provolone cheese , thinly sliced
• 8 ripe plum tomatoes , thinly sliced,seeded
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bake the piecrust at 375 degrees 10 minutes, or until light brown.
2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine oil and garlic.
3. Cook over low heat just until heated, stirring occasionally.
4. Arrange half of the provolone cheese over the partially baked crust.
5. Sprinkle with half of the basil and top with half of the tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Finally, spoon garlic mixture over pie.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
10. Let stand 5 minutes.

Reviews

[A.M. Collins]

I have tons of fresh tomatoes and most tomato pies have mayonnaise this receipe is great! My dieting friends loved it!

[zaar junkie]

Yummy pie. I used a whole wheat pie crust and it was wonderful. I too only used parmesan and it worked out well. Be sure to drain the tomatoes the best you can or it might end up a bit soggy. Delicious and one I'll be sure to make again. Thanks for posting.

[Jules211]

we loved this. i did add cooked chopped bacon (left overs) and cooked red onion. it was a request by my DD. boy was she happy with this one. will definately make again. thanks for a great way to use up those garden tomatoes. julie