Fresh Tomato Tart - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 (15 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 Tbsp. fresh basil or more if needed
3 medium sized ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Fit pie crust into a 10-inch tart pan, according to package directions.
Trim any excess pastry along edges.
Generously prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese evenly into pastry shell and top with basil to cover.
Arrange tomato slices on top; brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place tart on a baking sheet on lower rack of oven.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from oven;
sprinkle with remaining basil.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yield:
8 to 10 servings.