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Tomato Basil Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked refrigerated piecrust just the bottom crust
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (6 oz.)
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper

Instructions

  1. Unfold pie crust according to package directions. Place in 9" pie pan. Flute edges. Poke the bottom and sides with a fork to let out the steam. Pre-bake according to package directions. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Let cool on a wire rack.

  2. Cut tomatoes into wedges. Drain on paper towels. Arrange the tomato wedges on top of the melted cheese in the baked pie shell.

  3. Combine basil & garlic in a food processor: process until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over the tomatoes.

  4. Combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spoon the mixture over the basil mixture, spreading evenly to cover the top.

  5. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 375 degrees or until top is golden and bubbly.