Basil Tomatoes Recipes

FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

BASIL BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat., Cut tomatoes in half widthwise. Place cut side up in an 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with basil and pepper; top with bread crumb mixture. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened.

10-MINUTE TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.

BASIL, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Set aside.
• Layer on a platter the tomatoes,cheese, and basil.
• Pour dressing over the salad and serve.

GARLIC-BASIL TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
• Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors, turning occasionally.
• Layer cheese alternately with tomatoes on salad greens.

BASIL TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix ingredients and let sit at room temperature at least one hour.
• Serve plain or on a lettuce leaf.

SLICED TOMATOES WITH FRESH BASIL AND AGED BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices on a plate. Layer with basil leaves. Drizzle vinegar and oil. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over top.

TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Wash and slice tops and bottoms of tomatoes; cut tomatoes into about three slices each.
• Slice the mozzarella very thinly; wash and dry the basil leaves.
• Arrange the mozzarella and basil on the tomato slices on three salad plates,and sprinkle with pepper.

TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Wash and trim tomatoes, and cut into thick slices.
• Wash basil, and decorate tomatoes with it, as desired. Season with salt and pepper.