Instructions

  1. Roll one pastry sheet into a 14-inch square on a lightly floured surface; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  2. Cut 4 (12 x 1 inch) strips from remaining pastry sheet, and place along edges on top of pastry square, forming a border.
  3. Reserve remaining pastry for another use.
  4. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until golden. Transfer pastry shell to a wire rack to cool.
  5. Place tomato slices in a single layer on paper towels; sprinkle evenly with salt.
  6. Let stand 20 minutes.
  7. Place baked pastry shell on baking sheet; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and next three ingredients.
  8. Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on top.
  9. Sprinkle with herbs; drizzle with oil.
  10. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until cheese melts; serve immediately.
  11. Note: for the mixed fresh herbs, try combining oregano, basil, chives, sage, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, and dill.
  12. You can substitute 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs for fresh.