Caprese Tart

Basil. I love, adore, crave basil. I've often said if they made a basil scented perfume, I'd be first in line to purchase.

Now is the time for firm, vine ripened tomatoes and aromatic basil to be at their peak. Combine with fresh mozzarella and you have the makings of a perfect carpese salad. Here's a different twist on those flavors in a "tart" form.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place your pie dough, either store bought or from scratch made, in a 9 inch removable bottomed tart pan. Prebake the crust for 10 minutes and remove from oven and lower heat to 350 degrees.

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the crust and then sprinkle some freshly torn basil. Add a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese.  Layer the bottom of the crust with slices of fresh mozzarella. Arrange a layer of overlapping sliced tomatoes. Add more shredded basil and another drizzle of olive oil. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes before you slice. Add a little more basil to the top if you'd like. Along with a salad, this is a perfect hot summer night meal!