Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Appetizer .. or Make it a Meal!

 

It’s easy to make this recipe into a meal, just add cooked shrimp or chicken before baking.  This makes a great lunch reheated the next day!

 

Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Appetizer .. or Make it a Meal!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow tomato sliced into fourths
  • 1 large red tomato sliced into fourths
  • cracked black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 6 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil shredded, plus torn leaves for topping
  • 1 sheet frozen puffed pastry thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Place tomatoes on a baking sheet.  Brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.  Bake for 30 minutes, or until soft and slightly dried.
  • Once tomatoes are done, raise oven to 375°.
  • In a food processor, mix ricotta, parmesan, and eggs until smooth.  Stir in shredded basil.
  • Place pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Spread filling on pastry, leaving a 3/4 inch border.  Press tomatoes into filling and place torn basil on top.  Bake for 40 minutes.
  • When done, sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese, if desired, and cut into squares using a pizza cutter.

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