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Ripe, juicy tomatoes and creamy, tangy goat cheese top a flaky pastry dough to create a savory crostata. An easy and light summer dinner ready in minutes. Pair with a green salad and this dish is great for entertaining.

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Summer tomatoes are here. In all their perfect glory, they are finally here. This is the only time of year I will eat a fresh tomato and I definitely try to get my fill. Tomato sandwiches. Check. Tomato Bisque. Check. Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostata…..checkity check!

Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostata | The Suburban Soapbox

I had to do it….because I’m crazy for crostatas lately. They celebrate my lazy pie making skills in a way that make me look like a culinary genius. I’m not….I’m just a person that loves food with every ounce of my being and decided that playing in the kitchen is the best way to spend my time. And sometimes I come up with things like Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostata because I had leftover pie dough….some goat cheese and a plethora of tomatoes. And I was really, really hungry.

Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostata | The Suburban Soapbox

This turned out better than I expected. Simple things do that sometimes. It was so easy I expected it to be somewhat devoid of flavor. It was the exact opposite. And my husband LOVED it. He keeps referring to it as pizza…which I guess it kinda is, except it’s on a buttery, flaky pie crust. Which is better than pizza dough. And now that I think of it….all pizza should be made on pie crust. Don’t ya think?

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So….long story short. Get some pie dough (I used Pillsbury for this recipe) or make your own. Take some tomatoes because I know everyone has some lying around this time of year. Find some goat cheese….I always have some in the fridge…it’s a staple like butter and milk. Make this crostata, serve it with a salad like this Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad and enjoy the remainder of this gorgeously hot, sweaty summer that I’m loving every single minute of.

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Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostata

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
serve up this amazing tomato and goat cheese crostata

Ingredients 

  • 1 ready made pie crust, I used Pillsbury
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • pinch of freshly ground pepper
  • 1 red tomato, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 yellow tomato, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 3 ounces goat cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, roll out the dough into a circle approximately 1/8 inch thick. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spoon half the olive oil mixture into the center of the dough and spread evenly over the surface of the dough leaving a 1 inch border around the edge free of oil. (This will be folded up over the tomatoes and crimped...the oil will not allow the dough to stick together if it's oiled.)
  • Arrange the tomatoes in the center of the dough leaving a 1 inch border around the edge. Drop pieces of goat cheese on top of the tomatoes and spoon the remaining oil over the tomatoes.
  • Fold the dough up over the tomatoes and crimp the edges. (The center of the tomatoes will not be covered.)
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 376kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 252mg, Potassium: 41mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0g, Vitamin A: 300IU, Vitamin C: 0.7mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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21 Comments

  1. Toni | Boulder Locavore says:

    This is definitely a must make! Looks delish!

  2. Lane says:

    This looks amazing, and I love how simple this is! YUM!

    1. Kellie says:

      Thank you!

  3. Allison says:

    Thank you for the recipe! We had extra tomatoes from Jeff’s garden, and I didn’t have time to make dough so your tip about the Pillsbury pie dough was a life saver. I added caramelized onions and used a little less olive oil, and did an egg wash on the pastry. Waiting for them to cool before trying it.

  4. Mrs Major Hoff says:

    I bet this smells delicious when it’s cooking! I’m a sucker for goat cheese! Pinned!

    1. Kellie says:

      It’s so aromatic! You will love it. 🙂 Thank you for the pin!

  5. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says:

    Oh my gosh – saw this on Foodgawker and thought I must have it!!! This is a brilliant recipe and looks like something I’d love!

  6. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says:

    This is beyond genius – you know that right? Love love LOVE this recipe idea!

  7. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says:

    I also can not get enough of tomatoes when the getting is good! Just roasted some yesterday! This is SO for me! Gorgeous!

  8. Rose | The Clean Dish says:

    It does look a bit like pizza – your husband is right! Like insanely tasty addictive pizza!
    There aren’t very many recipes with goat cheese so I’m thrilled to have found a new one – thanks for sharing!

  9. Nutmeg Nanny says:

    Tomato and goat cheese are a match made in heaven.