TOMATO-BASIL PIE

Tomato-Basil Pie image

Provided by Southside Princess

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pie crust
5 roma tomatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup fresh basil, chopped plus more for optional garnish
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise (not miricle whip)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450*.
Fit pastry into pie plate and line with foil to prevent burning.
Bake for 5-8 minute.
Remove foil and bake 5-8 minute longer or until crust is set and just beginning to brown.
Reduce oven temp to 375*.
Meanwhile slice tomatoes and place on paper towel to drain.
Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozerella on crust.
Place tomatoes over mozerella.
Combine basil and garlic and sprinkle over tomatoes.
Stir together remaining 3/4 cup mozerella,mayo, parmesan, salt and pepper to taste then spoon on top garlic,/basil layer.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are brown and cheese is bubbly.
If necessary, shield edges of crust with foil to prevent burning.
If desired, garnish with more basil.
Serve warm.
ENJOY!