Tomato and Basil Tarts Recipe

Ingredients :

9 oz

1.5 lb

1

2 tbsp

2

4 oz

4 oz

short crust pastry

tomatoes

small onion, finely chopped

chopped fresh basil

eggs, beaten

fresh breadcrumbs

Cheddar cheese

salt and pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 200C Gas Mark 6.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry and use to line 6 individual tartlet tins.
3. Chill the pastry in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, then bake blind for 5 minutes.
4. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C Gas Mark 4.
5. Skin and finely chop the tomatoes.
6. Place in a bowl and mix in the onion, basil, eggs, half the breadcrumbs and half the cheese.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Pour the mixture into the pastry case.
9. Mix together the remaining breadcrumbs and cheese and sprinkle the mixture over the filling.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked and golden brown.
11. Serve with mixed salad leaves.

Serves 6

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