Baked Tomatoes Sicilian Style Recipes

BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Slice the tomatoes from core to core. Remove and discard the seeds and juice, and add the tomatoes to a casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine the 2 tablespoons olive oil, panko, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Fill the tomatoes with the panko mixture. Bake 20 minutes. Drizzle with a splash of olive oil before serving.

BAKED ITALIAN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Halve and seed tomatoes; invert onto paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over tomato halves. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

SICILIAN STYLE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a broiler pan.
• Stir the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, and garlic powder together in a shallow dish such as a pie plate. Pour the olive oil into a separate shallow dish. Dip the t-bone steaks in the olive oil on both sides; allow excess to drip off. Press the steaks into the bread crumb mixture, and place onto the prepared broiler pan.
• Bake on the middle rack in the preheated oven until the steaks have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 15 minutes for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.

BAKED TOMATOES SICILIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Lightly grease a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold the tomatoes.
• Turn the seeded tomato halves upside down on several layers of paper towels and drain for about 10 minutes.
• Arrange the drained tomato halves, cut side up, in the prepared dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, oregano, and pepper.
• Fill the tomato halves with the bread crumb mixture (about 1/2 TBS each).
• Season with coarse salt.
• Drizzle each half with 1 tsp of the oil.
• Bake, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the tops are nicely browned and caramelized.
• Let cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.
• For best results, do not refrigerate.

ZITI WITH SICILIAN-STYLE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Add the bell pepper and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, capers, and salt and black pepper to taste, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce slightly and the flavors.
• Add the basil and keep warm over low heat.
• Cook the ziti i a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a shallow serving bowl.
• Add the sauce, sprinkle with grated cheese, and toss gently.
• Serve immediately.