Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

• garlic↗1 clove

  minced

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• tomatoes↗1 1⁄2 cups

  seeded and chopped

• mozzarella cheese↗3⁄4 cup

  shredded

• dried basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗

  to taste

• frozen miniature phyllo tart shells↗24
• ripe olives↗6

  pitted and quartered

• parmesan cheese↗

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   In small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes; cook until liquid has evaportated.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat; stir in the mozzarella cheese, basil and pepper.

5. 5

   Spoon 1 teaspoonful into each tart shell.

6. 6

   Top each with a piece of olive; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake at 450 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until bubbly.