Tomato and Cheese Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 basic pastry dough for 9" pie
• 8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded (or mozzarella)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 4 medium fresh tomatoes, cut into ½" thick slices
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• fresh basil for garnish

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400º F.
• Place the 9" pastry dough in the bottom and up 1" on the sides of the prepared pan, using your fingers to spread it evenly.
• Cover the bottom of the crust with shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped basil. Arrange tomato slices to cover cheese evenly. Salt and pepper tomato slices and drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake 35-40 minutes. Just before serving, garnish with fresh basil leaves. May serve warm or at room temperature.