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4.9 from 7 reviews

Baked Tomato Pie with Ricotta and Basil

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:6/29/20
Updated:8/15/24
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This Summertime cheesy tomato pie recipe is made with juicy beefsteak tomatoes nestled between layers of creamy ricotta, shredded cheddar, and fresh basil. Baked in a flaky pie crust, it’s delicious served warm or cold! My kids say it tastes like pizza!

tomato pie cut up into slices

Fresh Tomato Pie Recipe

This tomato pie screams peak Summer to me! We grow so many tomatoes in our garden so our kitchen counter on the weekends is always filled with me making homemade stewed tomatoes, a really pretty heirloom tomato tart and other fresh tomato recipes.

This cheesy tomato pie is filled with juicy beefsteak tomatoes, fresh basil and minced garlic. It uses 4 big tomatoes, but honestly you can probably even throw a couple more in there if you’re drowning in garden tomatoes.

This is a Summertime dinner that is on repeat for us because the whole family loves it. My kids say it tastes like pizza, what can beat that review?

Goodbye mayo, hello garlic paste. Lots of tomato pies call for mayonnaise, but mayo is one of my worst enemies. Yuck! To tie this pie all together, instead we’re going to make a garlic paste as the base layer. This is going to infuse so much flavor into this tomato Pie and have it tasting like pizza!

cheesy tomato pie on white table

Sliced Tomato Pie Ingredients

  • Tomatoes! This is called tomato pie so it’s filled with fresh beefsteak tomatoes. If you don’t have beefsteak, you can use Roma or Heirloom tomatoes too!
  • Pie Crust. You can use a homemade pie crust or a frozen one. Whatever works for you! We’re going to bake this in the oven first for a few minutes to prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Minced Garlic, to make garlic paste with.
  • Cheese. You will need 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, orange or white – pick your favorite. On top we add creamy ricotta cheese too!
  • Basil. Grab some from the garden and chop it up!

Salt Tomatoes to Prevent a Soggy Pie

This is such a important step so please don’t skip it! Tomatoes are naturally juicy, after all, that’s why we love them. But juicy tomatoes can make a pie soggy which is absolutely what we don’t want.

Slice the tomatoes and place them in a single layer on top of a paper towel. Sprinkle the tomatoes lightly with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. After this time, dab the top of the tomatoes gently to remove any extra moisture. 

slices of tomatoes on white paper towel

How to Make Tomato Pie with Ricotta Cheese

Prebake pie crust for 10 minutes, this will get it ready for when we fill it. No matter if it’s homemade or frozen pie crust, prebake it.

pie crust in dish.

Instead of mayo, we’re using garlic paste for the base. It’s so easy to make! Peel 5 cloves garlic and finely chop them. Lightly sprinkle salt on top of the garlic and then carefully press down with the side of a knife to “crush it”. The salt acts like an abrasive and helps turn it into a paste.

Don’t worry if you can’t turn it into a perfect paste, the main goal is to just get it crushed up some so it’s no longer big pieces.

Below you can see my before and after.

knife chopping up garlic that turns into garlic paste

Add garlic paste to the bottom of the pie crust.

garlic paste in the bottom of pie crust.

Add half of the tomatoes (that you already salted to prevent a soggy pie!) into the bottom of the pie crust.

slices of tomatoes in crust.

Add half of the basil on top of the tomatoes.

fresh basil on top of tomatoes.

Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.

shredded cheese on top of tomatoes.

Repeat steps again, but save 3-4 slices of tomatoes for the top.

Spread ricotta cheese on top, followed by sliced tomatoes.

ricotta cheese and tomatoes in pie crust on top.

Bake until crust is browned and cheese is bubbling. Allow to cool to set, adding additional fresh basil on top if you’d like.

Serve and enjoy this cheesy tomato pie!

baked tomato pie with slices of tomatoes on top

Storing Leftovers and Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, good for 3-4 days. I recommend reheating in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until fully heated. You can also reheat in the microwave but it just won’t be as crispy.

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Cheesy Tomato Pie baked in a pie crust, with slices of fresh tomatoes, basil, ricotta and cheddar cheese - it tastes like pizza!  This is a yummy Summer dinner that uses lots of garden  beefsteak tomatoes!  Serve warm or cold.
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4.86 from 7 reviews

Baked Tomato Pie with Ricotta and Basil

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This Summertime tomato pie recipe is made with juicy beefsteak tomatoes nestled between layers of creamy ricotta, shredded cheddar, and fresh basil. Baked in a flaky pie crust, it’s delicious served warm or cold! My kids say it tastes like pizza!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 4 large beefsteak tomatoes sliced, 1/2 inch thick
  • 9 inch pie crust homemade or frozen
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup basil chopped, plus additional for top
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

Instructions

  • Place sliced tomatoes in a single layer on top of paper towel. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. During this time the tomatoes will release their moisture, and this will prevent the pie from turning soggy. This is a important step – please don’t skip it! Using a paper towel, dab the top of the tomatoes gently to remove any extra moisture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Press pie crust in a 9 inch pie dish that's been sprayed with nonstick spray if you're using homemade, or use the foil container directly if you're using a store bought crust. Using a fork, gently press a few holes in the bottom and sides. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Let's quickly make garlic paste! Peel 5 cloves garlic and finely chop them. Sprinkle lightly with salt to cover the top of the garlic, and then carefully press down with the side of the knife to turn the garlic into a paste (the salt acts like a abrasive, turning it into a paste). Once garlic is smooth and creamy, spread out on the bottom of the pie crust.
  • Arrange half of the tomatoes in the pie crust, overlapping so they cover it.
  • Add half of basil on top of the tomatoes.
  • Add half of the shredded cheese on top of the basil.
  • Repeat again with tomatoes, basil and shredded cheese. Save 3-4 tomato slices for next step.
  • Spread ricotta cheese on top of the pie. Place remaining slices of tomatoes on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until crust lightly browns. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes so it sets. Garnish with additional fresh basil on top – enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 236kcal (12%)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: tomato pie
Vegetarian Summer
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  1. Judy Chucker says

    September 23, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Looks like a lot of salt: salt ion tomatoes, on the garlic, and cheese is salty. Any way to cut down on it? Thanks!

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    • Pamela says

      September 23, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      Hey Judy, the salt on the garlic is to help turn it into garlic paste as it acts as an abrasive. If you want to skip the salt here, go for it. I would not skip the salt on top of the tomatoes, as this will prevent the pie from turning soggy.

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  2. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    This looks so delicious! I love summer tomatoes and need to try making this pie ASAP.

    Reply
  3. Mariajose says

    March 2, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    Wow this is me condensed into a recipe. Im taking notes. Any tips on making a pie crust though?

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