Tomatoes Stuffed With Fresh Mozzarella And Basil Recipes

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Blend all ingredients in blender until basil is very finely chopped and vinaigrette is thick; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For salad:
• Cut small skin-deep X on end opposite stem of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. Starting at X, peel skin off tomatoes. Cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch off end opposite stem of each tomato. Using small spoon, scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving shells intact. Mix cubed mozzarella cheese and chopped basil in medium bowl. Divide cheese mixture among tomato shells, packing gently. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover tomatoes and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Invert 1 filled tomato on each plate. Pour vinaigrette into 6 shot glasses. Place 1 shot glass next to each tomato. Garnish each tomato with basil leaf.

BASIL, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches.
• In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

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.

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO

Steps:

• On round plate, arrange tomato and cheese slices alternately. Drizzle oil and vinegar over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to blend flavors. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. Place on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.

PICKLED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pierce the bottom of each cherry tomato with a skewer. In a large bowl, place tomatoes, garlic, peppercorns and mustard seed. In a saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolves. Pour over tomatoes; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate 48 hours before serving and up to 1 month.

PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Add to cheese mixture. Stir in basil and tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

PORK LOIN WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Trim the pork tenderloins to remove "silver skin," then slice into 3/4-inch thick rounds.
• In a hot skillet, brown the tenderloins on both sides in olive oil. Set aside.
• In a 9 X 13-inch baking pan, arrange the pork slices face up.
• On top of each slice of pork, top with a small dollop of basil pesto, a slice of tomato and a fresh basil leaf. Repeat until all slices of pork are covered.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic and tomato sauce. Pour into baking dish, being careful of pork slices. Sauce can cover pork.
• Top each slice of pork with a thin slice of mozarella cheese.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Cheese may be slid under the broiler for a few minutes for extra browning if desired.

GRILLED STUFFED MOZZARELLA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Halve tomatoes and scoop out insides leaving 1/2-inch thick shell.
• Chop pulp and set aside.
• Combine breadcrumbs, butter, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and tomato pulp.
• Fill tomato halves with cheesy breadcrumb.
• Spray cooking spray lightly on the bottom of aluminum pan.
• Place tomato halves in disposable pan and wrap top loosely with foil.
• If grilling, set over grill for at least 10 minutes.
• If oven baking, bake at 350° for 15 minutes and broil until cheese is browned and bubbly.
• Uncover and serve on pan with large sprigs of parsley or curly parsley.