Basil Tomato Tart

Basil Tomato Tart Mandi Bagley

1 unbaked pie crust (I get one from the freezer section of the grocery store and let it thaw)

1-1/2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

5 roma or 4 medium tomatoes

1 C. fresh basil leaves

4 cloves garlic

1/2 C. mayo

1/4 C. grated parmesan cheese

1/8tsp. ground white pepper

Bake pie crust according to package directions, or about 7-10 minutes until light golden brown.  Remove from oven and sprinkle bottom of crust w/1/2 C. of the mozzarella cheese.  Cut tomatoes into wedges and drain on paper towels.  Arrange wedges atop melted cheese in the crust.  In a food processor or blender, combine basil and garlic and process til coarsely chopped.  Sprinkle over tomatoes.  In a medium mixing bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayo, parmesan cheese adn pepper.  Spoon cheese mixture over basil and tomatoes, spreading evenly to cover the top.  Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until top is glden and bubbly.  If crust gets too brown, cover just the crust with strips of foil.  Serve warm.  If desired, sprinkle w/ basil leaves.  Makes 8 appetizers or 4 main dish servings.