Tomato Basil Tart Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is less expensive and still provides creaminess.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a less expensive cheese with a similar flavor.

balsamic glaze

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is cheaper and adds acidity.

Cut the tomatoes into 1/4 inch (6 mm) slices.

Place the sliced tomatoes on paper towels to drain for about 15-20 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together 4 tbsp cream cheese and 1 tsp Dijon mustard.

Add 1 minced garlic clove and 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil to the cheese mixture.

Roll the puff pastry dough into a rectangle of 12x14 inches (30x35 cm).

Prick the pastry with a fork, leaving about a 1 inch (2.5 cm) border.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pastry.

Layer the drained tomato slices on top of the cheese mixture.

Sprinkle 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes.

Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is golden, cheese is melted, and tomatoes are cooked.

Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve warm.

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