ITALIAN TOMATO PIE

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Perfect for a ladies' luncheon or Sunday brunch, this tomato-topped pie is like quiche but without the eggs. Your guests are sure to enjoy the delicious combination of olives, onions, cheese and herbs. -Arlene Bauernfeind, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1-1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh basil, oregano and rosemary
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until lightly browned; sprinkle with salt and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions into pastry shell; sprinkle with herbs and cheese. , Top with mushrooms; sprinkle with olives. Arrange tomato slices over top; sprinkle with pepper., Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.