Homemade Italian Tomato Pie
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
222 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch, Brunch
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Italian Tomato Pie
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This homemade Italian tomato pie is the perfect vegetarian recipe for enjoying juicy summer tomatoes! A savory pie dough with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 mediterranean pie crust
- ½-¾ cup basil pesto
- 2-3 large firm but ripe tomatoes (not too thin sliced)
- 2 medium fresh mozzarella
- ½-1 teaspoon oregano
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C. Grease and flour or spray a 8 or 9 inch pie or crostata pan.
- Prepare the dough, wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Remove from fridge and knead the dough a couple of times to soften it up again on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in a little more than half, and roll out to ⅛″ thickness circle.
- Fit the circle into the prepared pan (I used an 8 inch springform crostata pan), trim the dough of any extra dough, prick the bottom well with the tongs of a fork. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the dough, fill with dried beans or pie weights and bake for 10 minutes, remove the beans and parchment paper and continue to bake for another 12-15 minutes or until done.
- Let cool to room temperature or warmish. Spread the bottom of the crust with the pesto, top with the sliced tomatoes and sliced mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the oregano, basil and salt. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used 2 mozzarella weighing 125 grams/4.4 ounces each.
- Any variety of tomatoes work in this recipe. I love using larger slicing tomatoes such as garden tomatoes, roma tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes simply because they stay in place when slicing.
- This Italian tomato pie is really best enjoyed fresh. Since this pie is unbaked, the juicy tomatoes will start to ‘leak’ while in storage and make the crust soggy. I would recommend storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consuming within a day.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
954IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 954IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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