Taste of Home Recipe: Fresh Tomato Basil Tart

This tart is the perfect way to celebrate the bounty of your garden! It's a wonderful meatless dish that highlights fresh summer ingredients. Try it as an appetizer or main dish. You can top the finished dish with additional basil for a pretty presentation. Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold butter 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water 4 plum tomatoes 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Directions: In a large bowl, combine the flours; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge. Bake at 350° for 13-15minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle 2 cups cheese into the crust; top with basil. Set three tomato slices aside; arrange remaining slices in a slightly overlapping pattern around edge of tart. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining cheese in center of tart; top with reserved tomato slices. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings. {source}