SOM's Cookbook 1

Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded part-mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Pepper to taste
24 frozen minature phyllo tart shells
6 pitted ripe olives, quartered
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes; cook until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir in the mozzarella cheese, basil and pepper.

Spoon 1 teaspoon into each tart shell. Top each with a piece of olive, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 for 5-8 minutes or until bubbly.