I planted basil a couple of months ago and it has really been producing and growing quite a bit.I love growing my own herbs because it saves me so much money and because it is fun to just walk out the door and snip what I need for dinner.
My hubby doesn't really care for pesto and he can't stand tomatoes, so I waited until we had a family dinner at his mom's house to make this recipe. I knew there would be enough other people who like both of those things to help get this eaten.
Making pesto is so easy. I reduced the oil in the recipe by quite a bit (I only used 1/4 cup) because I like my pesto less oily and a little bit thicker.
This turned out to be a really simple, delicious tart. Great for a group/party. And perfect for summertime when basil and tomatoes are at their peak.
Recipe for Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart
* I only used 1/4 cup oil in my pesto
Oh this tart looks sooooo yummy! I love tomatoes!:)
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious Mary Ann. I often make my own pesto. It's so much nicer than anything you can buy in a shop!
ReplyDeleteYour tart is beautiful Mary Ann! My basil plant is growing like crazy, I really need to make pesto soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tart! It's definitely perfect for a summer potluck!
ReplyDeleteThat tart is just a thing of beauty! Very nice indeed :)
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