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The Only Tomato Tart Recipe You'll Ever Need (Tarte à la Tomate) | Rustic French Classic

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Tarte à la Tomate

Cultural Context

Originating from the Provence region of France, Tarte à la Tomate is a delightful summer dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes. Traditionally served as a light lunch or appetizer, it reflects the French love for simple, seasonal ingredients. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different cheeses or herbs, making it a versatile dish enjoyed worldwide.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg fresh red tomatoes
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
a little bit of Pata (tomato sauce)
breadcrumbs
olive oil
salt
black pepper
Italian herbs

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Preheat the oven to 420°F (200°C).

2

Sprinkle flour on a baking tray and roll out the pre-made puff pastry into it, creating a rustic edge by folding the sides up.

3

Spread about 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry base.

4

Add a little bit of Pata (tomato sauce) to the mustard and mix it together before spreading it over the pastry.

5

Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the mustard mixture on the pastry.

6

Slice the tomatoes and arrange them generously over the breadcrumbs.

7

Season with salt and cracked black pepper.

8

Sprinkle Italian herbs over the tomatoes.

9

Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the top.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

baking tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Tomato TartTarte Tomate
Local Name: Tarte à la Tomate

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