Easy Thanksgiving Side! Tomato Pesto Tart Made from Puff Pastry Dough

This tart can be made in less than an hour, perfect for when you’re super hungry and want something on the table fast! It also makes a great Thanksgiving side!

This tart has a pesto base and is topped with sliced tomatoes and cheese. To cut down on time, use your favorite jarred pesto. This tart is great for a quick and light dinner, and works well as a Thanksgiving side, too! Take a look at the recipe below!

Tomato Pesto Tart Made from Puff Pastry Dough

Yields 9

This tart is great for a quick and easy light dinner or snack!

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry dough
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 3 large plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Quattro Formaggio Cheese (or Parmesan cheese)
• basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Prepare your work surface with flour. Unfold thawed puff pastry onto the surface. Roll it out, then place onto the baking sheet.
4. Poke a few holes in the pastry using a fork.
5. Spread pesto onto the pastry, avoiding the edges.
6. Arrange the tomato slices in rows.
7. Sprinkle tomatoes with cheese.
8. Bake for 12-13 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
9. Add basil leaves on top (optional).

Photos and recipe: Today’s Creative Blog.