Italianbroiledtomatoes Recipes

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your broiler on high. Position an oven rack 6 inches below the heating element (not directly below).
• Cut the tomatoes in half. Cut a tiny sliver from the bottom of each half, so that the tomatoes can stand upright without wobbling.
• Spray the tomatoes all over with olive oil. Place them on a broiler-safe rimmed baking dish, cut side up.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Top with Parmesan, 2 tablespoons for each tomato half.
• Broil until the cheese is golden brown, 3-5 minutes.

ITALIAN STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomatoes, celery, onion, bell pepper, basil and sugar. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

ITALIAN STYLE TOMATO BREAD

Steps:

• Heat about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chile and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool a couple of minutes.
• Halve the bread across horizontally and toast or char.
• Halve the tomato across horizontally and rub the flesh vigorously into the toasted surface of the bread and season with salt, to taste. If you are garnishing with anchovies skip the salt. Dress the tomato bread with chile oil and garnish with capers, olives and anchovies, if using. Cut into serving portions and serve.

GARLIC AND HERB BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to medium high.
• Cut plum tomatoes in 1/2 lengthwise. Squeeze or scoop out most of the pulp and seeds. Place the tomatoes flesh side up in a heat safe dish and season them with salt and pepper. In a bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmigiano, thyme, garlic and olive oil. Season mixture with pepper and sprinkle over the tomatoes. Place tomatoes under the broiler for 5 minutes or until golden brown

ITALIAN BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally.
• Place them on a baking sheet, skin side up, and broil them for 2 minutes, then turn.
• You may prefer to line the baking sheet with parchment paper, because the tomatoes will drip some juice.
• Mix together the garlic, olive oil and parsley and drizzle over the tomatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the tomatoes back under the broiler and cook for 6 minutes or until cooked.
• Serve hot or warm.

BROILED ROMA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place tomatoes cut side up in baking dish. Spread garlic over cut half of tomatoes. Sprinkle tomatoes with oregano then Romano. Season with pepper. Broil until tomatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Serve.

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.

MAMA'S BEST BROILED TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Marinate the tomatoes in the mixture, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley, oregano, black pepper and 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese. Spread mixture on each slice of toasted bread. Place marinated tomatoes on 2 slices and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Place on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden brown. Serve immediately, open faced or closed.

BROILED PARMESAN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes in half. Using a small spoon, remove seeds. Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, garlic and pepper. Brush over tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil., Broil about 6 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until crumbs are lightly browned. Serve immediately.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place 4 halved tomatoes, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil until lightly charred, 8 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Turn on your broiler. A toaster oven with broiling ability is great or a George Foreman Grill.
• Remove the cores of the tomatoes then cut them in half (horizontally).
• Place cut side up: then rub Olive oil over cut side (use fingertip).
• Sprinkle bread crumbs on next.
• Sprinkle Herb seasonings on and salt/pepper.
• Then place 1/4 teaspoon of unsalted butter on each half.
• Broil until tomato is hot completely.
• ^May add cheese or mushrooms when nearly done, but don't get them to close to burners in oven.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2 inch pieces.
• Place broccoli and water in a shallow, round microwave-safe dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes or until tender (every microwave is different, so keep an eye on them!).
• Stir several times- Drain.
• Stir in oregano, pepper, lemon juice and tomato wedges.
• Sprinkle cheese on top.
• Cover and microwave to melt cheese.
• Let stand 2 minutes before serving.