Gina’s Summer Tomato Pie

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Gina's Summer Tomato Pie recipe

by The Chefin Pie

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 ready-made refrigerated pie crusts
	2 large yellow tomatoes , sliced 1/4-inch thick
	1 large tomatoes , sliced 1/4-inch thick
	8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , sliced
	1/4 cup fresh basil leaf , cut up
	kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
	1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
	extra virgin olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

303

Sugar

Fat

20g

Gina's Summer Tomato Pie is a tasty and unique way to use fresh tomatoes from your garden or local farmers market. The pie is a twist on classic tomato and cheese dishes, with the addition of a buttery and flaky pie crust. Serve the pie for a light lunch or dinner along with a fresh salad or as a side dish to a main course. The pie is also a great appetizer for a party or summer gathering. Your guests will be impressed with the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors of the dish.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Unroll the ready-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
3.	Layer the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves in the pie crust, seasoning each layer with salt and black pepper.
4.	Sprinkle the red pepper flakes on top of the pie filling.
5.	Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pie.
6.	Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Gina’s Summer Tomato Pie is a beautiful and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for a summer meal or a party appetizer.
The combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil creates a perfect harmony of flavors.

The pie is also a great way to use up any extra tomatoes that you may have on hand.

CONS

The pie may be too watery if the tomatoes have too much liquid.

The pie may take longer to cook than expected if the tomatoes are extra juicy.

The crust may not brown evenly if the pie is placed too low in the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are high in vitamins A and C, and they may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. The cheese in the recipe is a good source of calcium and protein.
However, the pie may be high in sodium and saturated fat depending on the type of cheese that is used.