Sarah's Pizza Parcels

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A super lunchbox filler the kids will love!

By Sarah Butler

4 people 0 minutes 0 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 100 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 - Egg beaten
  • 4 - Fresh Basil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 60 g Grated Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 - Salt and Black Pepper to season
  • 1 sheet Shortcrust Pastry
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree

Method

Method:

 

  1. Preheat oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas 6
  2. To make the homemade tomato sauce, place the tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a little salt and pepper into a small ovenproof dish.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened.
  4. Place the tomato and garlic mixture into a deep jug with the tomato puree and basil leaves and blend until smooth.
  5. Use a scone cutter to cut 8 circles out of the pastry sheet.
  6. Spoon a little of the tomato mixture into the centre of each pastry circle.
  7. Sprinkle a little cheese on top.
  8. Fold over to form a semi-circle and pinch the edges together to seal.
  9. Pierce with a fork and brush with a little egg wash.
  10. Place on  a baking tray and bake for 14 minutes.
  11. Cool on a raised wire rack.

 

Tip: Try this recipe with puff pastry for an equally delicious twist!

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