Summer Tomatoes With Garlic Basil Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

LINGUINE WITH FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients except butter in a large bowl., Drain linguine; toss with butter. Add to tomato mixture and toss to combine.

SUMMER TOMATO BOUILLABAISSE WITH BASIL ROUILLE

Steps:

• Mince or finely grate 2 garlic cloves and transfer to a blender. Add basil, mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons oil, anchovies, and lemon juice. Purée until smooth. Transfer basil rouille to a small bowl, cover, and chill.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and fennel; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst, about 10 minutes.
• Slice remaining 2 garlic cloves and add to pot. Cook, stirring often, until garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine and cook, stirring often, until almost absorbed, about 1 minute. Add clam juice and 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add shellfish and cook, covered, until opened (discard any that do not open), about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley. Spread basil rouille on bread and serve alongside.

GARLIC BASIL TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Bake the piecrust at 375 degrees 10 minutes, or until light brown.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine oil and garlic.
• Cook over low heat just until heated, stirring occasionally.
• Arrange half of the provolone cheese over the partially baked crust.
• Sprinkle with half of the basil and top with half of the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.
• Repeat layers.
• Finally, spoon garlic mixture over pie.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes.

SUMMER TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan; prick bottom and sides with fork.
• Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place tomatoes in a single layer of a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release moisture. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel. Arrange 1 layer of tomato slices around the bottom of the cooled pie crust, overlapping the slices. Sprinkle half the garlic and half the basil onto tomato layer. Sprinkle half the Cheddar cheese and half the mozzarella cheese over basil layer. Repeat layering with remaining tomatoes, garlic, basil, Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Spread mayonnaise over the top mozzarella cheese layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

PERFECT SUMMER SANDWICH (TOMATO, BASIL, CHEESE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400.
• Slice the ciabatta to make a sandwich.
• Drizzle olive oil on each of the 4 slices and sprinkle with garlic (or rub with a fresh sliced clove for a milder flavor)
• Top with tomato slices, salt and pepper generously (drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar if you like).
• Put mozzarella slices on top of the tomato slices and top those with fresh basil leaves.
• Put the top pieces of ciabatta on and bake for about 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
• Slice in half and eat!