Tomato and Basil for Melanie

I asked my friend Melanie for a suggestion of something that sounded good to eat.  She said how about something with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil -- but it needs to be cooked.   This recipe is for just one tart, but we all know that in reality, we'll need a few each ...

Prosciutto Tart

One nice firm tomato
Two or three leaves of fresh basil
One ounce of fresh mozzarella
Three or four thin slices of proscuitto

(Amounts are for one tart)

• Slice tomato in half and remove seeds and juice from one side.  Chop into small pieces and drain, then pat dry.  Put this into a small bowl.
• While the tomato is drying, lightly cover a large muffin cup or ramekin with cooking spray.  Line the ramekin with the prosciutto to make a 'tart crust'.
• Shred the basil and add it to the chopped tomato.
• Cut up the mozzarella into smallish chunks and combine with the mixture.
• Stir the mixture and fill the prosciutto tart.

Bake for about 4 to 7 minutes at 400 degrees.  The prosciutto should become slightly crispy and the mozzarella melted.

Slice the remaining tomato half, top with any remaining mixture and serve with the tart.
(Ross)