Herbed Tomato and Basil Tart

Name: Herbed Tomato and Basil Tart
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cold butter; 3 tbsp ice water; 4 medium ripe tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A simple yet elegant tart featuring ripe tomatoes layered with fresh herbs and a buttery crust.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 45 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
3 tbsp ice water
4 medium ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Make crust: Pulse flour and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water and pulse until dough holds together when pinched. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, trim edges, and prick bottom with a fork. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden.
Step 3: Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange overlapping on crust. Scatter minced garlic and chopped basil over tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until tomatoes are bubbly and edges are golden.