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Enjoy this delicious and Tasty Tomato Onion Tart as an appetizer or side dish. The addition of fresh tomatoes and herbs makes this a flavorful tasty recipe.
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Tasty Tomato Onion Tart

Enjoy this delicious and Tasty Tomato Onion Tart as an appetizer or side dish. The addition of fresh tomatoes and herbs makes this a flavorful tasty recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: puff pastry tart, Tomato and Onion Tart
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kyle

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
  • flour, for work surface
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced, about 1 cup
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, low-moisture cheese will melt easier
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • 6 slices large tomatoes, each sliced ¼" thick, about 2 large tomatoes, cut in half or use smaller tomatoes and keep the slices whole
  • salt and pepper
  • several basil leaves, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Thaw the puff pastry sheet for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Flour the counter or wood cutting board and a rolling pin so that the pastry does not stick.
  • Roll out the pastry to a 16-by-10 inch rectangle.
  • Place the pastry onto a parchment lined baking sheet. (I love the precut parchment paper!)
  • With a sharp knife, lightly score the pastry dough 1 inch in from the edges creating a border. Do not cut all the way through the dough.
  • With a fork, pierce the dough at about ½ inch intervals on the inside of the scored line.
  • Bake until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pastry shell. If it is puffed up in the middle, gently push it down.
  • Turn oven temperature down to 375℉.
  • While the puff pastry is baking, sauté the onions in the olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, parsley and garlic to the onions and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese on the warm puff pastry within the border.
  • On top of the mozzarella cheese sprinkle ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle the onion mixture on top of the cheeses. Use a spatula to get all the spice and olive oil from the pan onto the tart.
  • Top with the sliced tomatoes, overlapping so they cover the top of the tart.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the top of the tomatoes with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve warm or at room temperature and ENJOY!

Notes

Be Cre-8-ive! 
  • Try gruyere or goat cheese.
  • Serve balsamic glaze on the side or drizzle it on the tart before serving. 
  • Use any kind of tomatoes that look tasty to you. Cherry tomatoes cut or uncut would be Gr8!
 
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