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.

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