Gina's Summer Tomato Pie Recipe

Gina's Summer Tomato Pie | The Neelys

• Difficulty: Easy
• Makes: 4 servings
• Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Serving size: 1 of 4; Calories: 487; Total fat: 31g; Saturated fat: 13g; Carbohydrates: 37g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 16g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 616mg
• Total time: 45 minutes
• Preparation: 10 minutes
• Cooking: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• Flour (for dusting surface)
• 1 pre-made 9-inch rolled and refrigerated pie crust
• 2 large yellow tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 red tomato, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Imagine the irresistible aroma of ripe summer tomatoes and fresh basil baking into golden perfectionthis easy pie from the Neelys will steal the show at your next gathering!

1. Preheat your oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and a crisp crust.
2. Lightly dust your work surface with flour, roll the pie crust into a 10-inch round, and transfer to the prepared sheet. In the center, artfully alternate and overlap tomato and mozzarella slices, leaving a 3-inch border. Scatter chiffonade basil on top, season generously with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for a zesty kick. Fold the edges up and over the filling, pleating rusticly, then brush with olive oil for that perfect shine.
3. Bake for 35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly, slice, and savor the fresh, summery bliss that'll have everyone begging for seconds![1]