This summer tomato pie is everything that summer should be: Easy, light, and out of this world delicious.
This simple summer lunch is perfect for any time of the year.
What is this?
Summer has long been my favorite time of the year. Great weather, long weekends at the lake, and fresh tomatoes from our local farmers market.
Here in Wisconsin, we truly have to wait all summer long until the tomatoes are ripe and ready, but I must say that these seasonal plump and juicy reds are worth the wait.
We have featured fresh summer tomatoes in several recipes that you really should check out if you haven’t already seen them.
These Marinated Farmers Market Tomatoes showcase the taste of summer.
Every year when my favorite season rolls around, I pick a favorite recipe from our kitchen.
In past years the honor has gone to such mouthwatering favorites as our Sweet and Savory Grilled Eggplant, our Baked Zucchini Parmesan, and our Arugula Pesto Pasta.
This summer, I could not be happier to present to you this Summer Tomato Pie Recipe.
Take the easy way out and use a store-bought crust for this easy summer recipe.
What’s so special about this summer tomato pie? Other than the crust, there are just five ingredients!
What’s in it?
- Tomatoes
- Onion
- Basil
- Cheese
- Mayonnaise
I’m getting older, and I’m learning that sometimes it is O.K. to take short cuts in the kitchen.
We’ve got a great recipe for pie crust, but I took the easy way out and picked up a store-bought one.
What kind of tomatoes should I use for tomato pie?
I use Roma tomatoes in this recipe, but you can use whatever variety that you have on hand. Just do yourself a favor and make sure they are garden fresh.
Be sure and let your tomatoes drain, after they are sliced or chopped up, this will help prevent a soggy bottom in this pie. Also, err on the side of a longer baking time, to help ensure the crust is fully cooked, a good 40 minutes in a hot oven should do the trick.
Make this tomato pie recipe ASAP, and you will quickly realize why it is my favorite recipe from this summer!
More summer recipes
- Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint from April Golightly
- Carna Asada Recipe from Pinch and Swirl
- Blueberry Bundt Cake with Lemon from Girl Heart Food
- Citrus Marinated Shrimp Skewers for Grilling from Shrimp Salad Circus
- Smoked Leg of Lamb from Greedy Gourmet
- Warm Butter Lobster Rolls (Connecticut Style) from Sweet Tea & Thyme
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Summer Tomato Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 1.5 lbs tomaotes Roma, sliced or chopped
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place pie crust in pie pan and use a fork to poke vent hole in it along the bottom and on the sides. Place in oven for 15 minutes.
- While pie crust is in the oven, slice or chop tomatoes and place in colander, in kitchen sink or sitting atop of large bowl. Use back of spoon to press on tomatoes and squeeze out excess juice. Allow tomatoes to continue to drain in colander until ready to use. Discard juice.
- Remove crust from oven and evenly distribute onions along bottom of crust. Next, evenly spread tomatoes and basil over top of onions.
- Combine shredded cheese and mayonnaise in small bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined. Then, evenly spread over the top of the pie filling.
- Place in oven for another 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Garnish with additional chopped basil if desired.
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Updated from the original Platter Talk post of August 31, 2017
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Dawn @ The Kitchen and a Latte says
I will have to try this in a week or so when I have enough tomatoes ready at once! I have already had a couple which is a little early for NJ (usually July 5 is early season here.) I have only got one at a time so far, but soon enough 🙂 I am just worried because my yellow tomatoes are ending up with blossom end rot sigh… Hoping to correct that because I love them!
Marissa says
Love the idea of summer pie! Perfect for peak tomatoes!
Michelle says
What a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer! I absolutely love tomatoes…I will be so sad when the summer growing season officially ends.
Michaela Kenkel says
There isn’t one thing about this that isn’t calling my name!! DELICIOUS!
Deanna says
I love it!! I love tomatoes and this pie is just calling my name!!! It is sooo perfect!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandra Shaffer says
I’m with you and agree that shortcuts are A-OK! This tomato pie would be a tasty addition to a brunch menu. Gotta get those fresh tomatoes while we can.
Jennifer A Stewart says
I had never had a “savory” pie until we moved to the south and now I am totally hooked! What a great way to enjoy all the veggies of summer!!
Aunt Bee says
As much as I love tomatoes, it is an absolute shame that I have never tried tomato pie before!!! This looks AMAZING!
Madi says
I can’t wait to try this! I’ve never had a tomato pie before but it sounds great!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Madi. This was my first as well and I think you will love it too!
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says
This pie looks so fresh and delicious! It’s a perfect recipe to let those garden fresh tomatoes shine!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Lisa. This tomato pie is astonishingly delish, if I do say so, myself!
Carol Edwards says
So yummy! A sprinkling of blue cheese on top is a nice change too.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Carol. I love your idea too!
Debra C. says
That pie looks just delicious, so savory – YUM! Perfect timing with all these tomatoes I’m looking at right now! I think I’ve found dinner! 😀
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Debra! We appreciate hearing from you.