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Tomato Semolina Tart

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The crust on this explosion of summer flavor is buttery and crisp &emdash; the semolina gives it a rustic coarseness and the layer of olive pâté contributes nice depth of flavor.

Makes one 8- to 10-inch tart.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups "00" flour
  • 1/3 cup semolina
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ice water
  • 3 tablespoons black olive pate
  • 6 heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse the two flours and salt together for a few seconds. Add the cubed butter and pulse 10-15 times until the mix resembles coarse meal. Drizzle in 1 - 2 tablespoons of ice water until a dough begins to form. Remove the dough and knead briefly, forming a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Once the dough has chilled, roll into a 8 - 10 inch round. We like the rustic look of a hand-crimped edge, but you could use a tart pan if you prefer. Spread the olive pate on the base of the tart and top with overlapping thick slices of tomato. Shake a little oregano on top and season with salt & pepper. Slide into a 375 degree oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and the crust is slightly browned.

Cool completely and serve in wedges with a simple arugula salad dressed with lemon and olive oil. A nice glass of wine and you've got an elegant outdoor dinner or perfect picnic!