Tomato Basil Gooey Cheese Side Dish Recipes

TOMATO AND GOAT-CHEESE SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Nothing compares with the juiciness of summer tomatoes; celebrate their flavor and color in this tomato-centric salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 medium tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick

Steps:

In a blender, combine basil, oil, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water. Blend until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
With dental floss or a warm knife (wiped clean after each slice), thinly slice cheese. Arrange tomatoes and goat cheese on a serving plate; drizzle with dressing to taste. Serve garnished with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g

BASIL, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA CHEESE

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Make and share this Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups sliced home grown tomatoes
2 cups sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup whole leaves fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 anchovy, diced finely (optional)
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, to taste
salt and black pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 361.1, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 14

SUPER QUICK ELBOWS WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE AND CHEESE

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Delicious Ready Pasta elbows covered in tomato basil sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano make for a delicious weeknight dinner that's ready with the press of a button.

Provided by Barilla Canada

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla Canada

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Elbows
1 cup Barilla® Tomato Basil Sauce
2 leaves basil, julienned
2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat for one minute in the microwave.
Warm sauce and basil in a bowl for two minutes in the microwave.
Combine pasta with sauce and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 695.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

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The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. -Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TOMATO/BASIL SIDE DISH

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A light and garlicy accompaniment. I saw this in a cooking magazine years ago but can't tell you which one. Edited to add: I think that if spearmint and oregano were subbed for the basil, this would make a great accompaniment for Greek dishes. Let me know what you all think....

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories European

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 basil leaves, cut in ribbons
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
Add garlic and stir for around 5 minutes until golden, but not burned or bitter.
Remove pan from heat, let cool.
Place tomatoes and basil in serving bowl, pour cooled oil and garlic over.
Toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 6.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 1.4

TOMATO, BASIL, & AMERICAN CHEESE SANDWICH

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Make and share this Tomato, Basil, & American Cheese Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 slices fresh white bread
2 slices fresh ripe tomatoes
3 -4 fresh basil leaves
1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices American cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Spread Mayo on one side of both slices of bread place basil leaves on Mayo then tomato and cheese on one slice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Place slice of bread on top and slice in half side to side or corner to corner& enjoy.
Hopefully you get the best summer tomatoes that when eating this the juice drips and makes you feel like a kid!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.7, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 857.9, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.7

HEIRLOOM TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SIDE DISH

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This is a 5 minute "recipe". It's so simple it's silly. We came up with the idea when planning the food for my wedding last summer. We did all the cooking for 100 ourselves and really had no way to use my stove on the big day. Everything we served, except the salmon on the outdoor bbq, was a cold dish. The challenge we had was coming up with a vegetable "side" dish, that wasn't a salad to go with the salmon. This was the perfect answer. It was a huge hit. I think the key was using fabulous heirloom tomatoes, if you can't get heirlooms, use the best tastiest tomatoes you can. Using "buffalo mozzarella" is great if you have it. This recipe is just for 2 servings...it's obviously easy to adjust! You do need a knife and fork for this. Enjoy!!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large heirloom tomato
2 pieces mozzarella cheese, round, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
4 basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, drizzled to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, drizzled to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

Cut the tomato in half. If tomato will not sit flat, take a small thin slice off of the bottom.
Place 1 piece of mozzarella on top of each tomato half.
Chiffonade the basil into thin strips and place 1/2 the basil on top of the mozzarella.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic (no need to pre-mix the two together) over the tomato/mozzarella/basil.
Serve with salt to taste (we let guests add their own).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.9

GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Categories Sandwich Cheese Tomato Vegetarian Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 16-ounce French-bread baguette
2/3 cup olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, thyme, and rosemary)
3/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (plain, peppered, or herbed)
4 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups coarsely chopped pitted Mediterranean olives

Steps:

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut baguette crosswise in half. Cut each half lengthwise in half to form 4 pieces total. Combine oil, garlic, and herbs in small bowl. Brush all cut sides of bread with half of oil mixture.
Grill bread, cut sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from grill. Quickly spread cut sides of toast with goat cheese. Top with tomatoes and olives, dividing equally. Drizzle remaining oil mixture on top.
Return open-face sandwiches to grill. Cook until bottom sides are toasted, cheese melts, and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE

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My teenager and I were in a lovely coffee shop and she was hungry for a sandwich. She never eats vegetables but loved this, so of course I had to duplicate it at home. -Kathryn Hudson, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 slices sourdough bread
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Layer the cheese, basil and tomatoes on four bread slices. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook in a preheated panini maker or indoor electric grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 plum tomato, sliced
4 slices multigrain bread
Dash each salt and pepper
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.