Heirloom Tomato Feta Tart

Right now, and actually for the past month, I have been in tomato heaven. Well, some days, I don't really think of it quite like that but.... let's just say that my garden has been PLENTIFUL! There have been days when I go out and literally pick twenty or more pounds of tomatoes. Yes, really! Several days, I have come home from work dressed in my summer dress and have gone out just to look at the garden!!! Next thing you know, I am in the garden in heels and dress with a skirt full of tomatoes (uggg... yes, I have witnesses. Including a very special guy in my life who said he was gonna take a pic for me to blog! Who wants to see that??)  I do give a lot of the tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, etc. away to friends and family but I also use a lot of them myself.  And, lucky for you, I want to share how. My next several posts are going to highlight the wonderful summer tomato. I am also gonna remind you of some of the past tomato greatness I have posted (psst... remember Mom's Tomato Sauce).

Hey, I am trying to help you out!  Believe me, at times this year, I have been slightly overwhelmed at the sight of every flat surface in my little house covered in tomatoes. Are you feeling this same stress?? Or maybe you just bought a great box of homegrown tomatoes from your favorite farmer and are wondering what deliciousness you can whip up in your kitchen?  Let me lead you in the direction of  true tomato happiness. Follow my recipes and let's not waste even one!!

Heirloom Tomato Feta Tart

Made this recipe for my guy this weekend. I think it was a hit! I know I thought so. It was simple and so tasty. It is the little things in life that are so amazing!!!

Box of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons prepared pesto

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 ounces)

1 large red tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 large yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

10-12 small basil leaves

 

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay one large sheet of phyllo on the prepared pan.  Slightly overlap two sheets on the pan to form a rectangle.
Lightly coat the phyllo surface with oil using a pastry brush. Carefully roll about 3/4 inch of each side toward the center to form the outer rim of the tart.
Using the same brush, paint pesto evenly on the surface of the tart. Sprinkle about half of the crumbled feta cheese over the pesto layer. Arrange tomato slices, alternating colors, over the pesto layer; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Bake the tart until the crust turns brown and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
To serve, lift the parchment paper and slide the tart onto a cutting board or large platter. Scatter basil leaves on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe adapted from Eating Well