Fresh Tomato Summer Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pastry for a single 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
- 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- For Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 590g | |
| Calories 1472 | |
| Calories from Fat 950 | 65% |
| Total Fat 106.99g | 134% |
| Saturated Fat 38.24g | 153% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium 6761mg | 282% |
| Potassium 881mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 69.77g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 9.18g | 6% |
| Protein 59.74g | 96% |
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