Tomato Basil Pie Food

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato and onion slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and brown, another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• Mix together the Cheddar, mozzarella and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
• Transfer the tomatoes and onions to a dry paper towel and pat dry. Liberally season the tomatoes with cracked black pepper. Arrange a third of the tomatoes in a single layer in the pie crust, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle a third of the basil over the tomatoes and top with a third of the onions. Repeat twice with the remaining tomatoes, basil and onions. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of the onions.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO-BASIL SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain well and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together the tomato sauce, fontina, milk, basil, parsley, eggs, 1 cup of the Asiago, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the pancetta. Cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pasta and toss to combine. Let the skillet cool for 5 minutes.
• Pour the pasta mixture into the skillet and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Asiago on top. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and a knife inserted and turned in the center of the pie does not release any loose egg batter, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Run a spatula underneath the pie to loosen the base. Slide it onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.

SOUTHERN TOMATO BASIL PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Prepare the pie crust by mixing the flour and salt in a bowl.
• Add the cold butter and shortening. Using a pastry cutter (trust me, it's worth the couple of bucks), cut the fats into the flour mixture until it resembles small peas.
• Using a tablespoon, add a little water to the flour mixture at a time, using a fork to stir everything together until the dough just comes together. It should not be smooth and soft like cookie dough, but instead a little more flaky until you squeeze it together.
• Place the dough between two pieces of plastic wrap, shaping it into a ball.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a circle.
• Place in a pie dish and trim any overhanging dough, leaving a good inch around the lip. Crimp this dough and prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella and place in a 450 degree F oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven to cool while you prepare the filling.
• Slice the tomatoes thin and place on a double layer of paper towels
• Lightly salt tomato slices and leave them for 10 minutes. The salt will pull out excess water which the paper towels will sop up so you don't have a wet pie.
• Combine 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Sprinkle tomato slices with the garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper to taste. Layer 1/3 of the tomato slices, 1/3 of the cheese mixture, and 1/3 of the basil. Repeat layers.
• In a small bowl combine remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Dot over the final layer of tomatoes.
• Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F and bake the pie uncovered for 30-35 minutes. Cool before serving.

TOMATO-BASIL PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450*.
• Fit pastry into pie plate and line with foil to prevent burning.
• Bake for 5-8 minute.
• Remove foil and bake 5-8 minute longer or until crust is set and just beginning to brown.
• Reduce oven temp to 375*.
• Meanwhile slice tomatoes and place on paper towel to drain.
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozerella on crust.
• Place tomatoes over mozerella.
• Combine basil and garlic and sprinkle over tomatoes.
• Stir together remaining 3/4 cup mozerella,mayo, parmesan, salt and pepper to taste then spoon on top garlic,/basil layer.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are brown and cheese is bubbly.
• If necessary, shield edges of crust with foil to prevent burning.
• If desired, garnish with more basil.
• Serve warm.
• ENJOY!

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Place flour, baking powder and salt in bowl, toss to mix and cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Add enough milk to make a medium-soft dough (not too soft).
• Turn out about 1/3 of the dough onto a floured board and roll to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
• Fold into quarters and lift gently into pie pan (If dough breaks, patch it with scraps of dough, using a bit of cold water as"glue").
• Line crust with fairly thick tomato slices, season with salt and pepper, top with half the cheese and coat with mayonnaise.
• Sprinkle basil and chives over the mayonnaise.
• Add remaining cheese and spread mayonnaise over the top.
• Roll remaining dough thin to fit over filling.
• Make slits to allow steam to escape and bake in a pre-heated, 400 degree oven until brown and puffy on top, about 20 minutes.

TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA PIE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat; drain. Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook 4 to 5 min. or until zucchini is tender, stirring frequently.
• Drain spaghetti; return to pan. Add pasta sauce, egg whites, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan; mix well. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; press onto bottom and up side of pie plate to form crust. Fill with meat mixture; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

TOMATO BASIL PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove from heat.
• In medium bowl, place Bisquick mix; cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until crumbly. Add water; stir vigorously until soft dough forms. Using fingers dipped in Bisquick mix, press dough on bottom and up side of pie plate, forming edge on rim of plate.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese in crust. Arrange half of the tomato slices over cheese. Sprinkle with half each of the flour, onion, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining 1 cup cheese; spread over top of pie to within 1 inch of edge.
• Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with additional basil.

RUSTIC TOMATO BASIL PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Season tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
• Spread the dough out on the prepared baking sheet and brush with about 1 tablespoon of the garlic mayonnaise all the way to the edge.
• Arrange about half the tomatoes on the dough, leaving a 2-inch border (tomatoes can overlap).
• Scatter basil over tomatoes.
• Made a second layer of tomatoes and basil.
• Fold the edges of the dough toward the center (will not cover filling); brush with garlic mayonnaise to help secure the folds in the crust.
• Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil on the tomatoes and lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Bake until golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes; let set for 30 minutes to allow tomato juices to redistribute.
• Cut the cooled pie into wedges and serve each with a dollop of the remaining garlic mayonnaise.

FRESH TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Bake crust 5 minutes and remove from the oven.
• Reduce heat to 400 degrees.
• Line the piecrust with tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, basil and chives.
• In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and cheese and mix well.
• Carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture over the tomatoes slices, sealing mayonnaise mixture to the edges of the pie crust.
• Bake 30-35 minutes until topping bubbles and begins to brown.
• Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL EGG PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a non stick, oven going frying pan, over medium high heat.
• saute the mushrooms in the oil and butter until slightly browned. Add seasonings to taste.
• Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs and half/half until combined. again add seasoning to taste.
• When mushrooms are well sauteed, add the egg mixture.
• Place the sliced tomatoes around on top of the egg mixture.
• Evenly distribute the basil on the tomatoes.
• Place in the oven and bake 15-20 minutes.
• Remove and sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Return to oven and bake until melted. About 3-5 minutes.
• Cut into 4 slices and serve hot along with some baked potato wedges.

GARLIC BASIL TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Bake the piecrust at 375 degrees 10 minutes, or until light brown.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine oil and garlic.
• Cook over low heat just until heated, stirring occasionally.
• Arrange half of the provolone cheese over the partially baked crust.
• Sprinkle with half of the basil and top with half of the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.
• Repeat layers.
• Finally, spoon garlic mixture over pie.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes.