Tomato Tartlets - Aubertin, Villeneuve Les Avignon, France

Tomato Tartlets - Aubertin, Villeneuve Les Avignon, France


1. Heat 3 T oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, sage leaves and rosemary sprig to skillet. Simmer tomato mixture until reduce to 1 1/2 cups thick puree, about 30 minutes. Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 425°F Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet to thickness of 1/8 inch. Using 7-inch diameter plate as a guide, cut out 3 pastry dough rounds. Repeat with remaining puff pastry sheet, forming a total of 6 rounds. Place 3 rounds on each of 2 large baking sheets.

3. Spread generous 2 T tomato puree over each puff pastry round, leaving 1/2-inch border around edge. Arrange tomato rounds over puree on pastry. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Bake until tart crusts are golden, about 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, mix fresh basil and remaining 2 minced garlic cloves in bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/3 cup oil.

5. Drizzle 1 T basil-oil mixture over each tartlet and serve.

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