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Homemade Tomato Puree

Homemade Tomato Puree

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash tomatoes, cut in half, and remove cores. Roughly chop tomatoes and place into a large pot with salt.
  2. 2 Bring tomatoes to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and reduced down, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Place tomatoes in a blender and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Strain tomatoes through a fine mesh strainer, pushing the mixture through with the back of a spoon to remove bits of skin and seeds.
  4. 4 Ladle into 2 clean pint-sized jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If you prefer a thicker puree, return to the pot and simmer to desired consistency, then cool and place in jars.

By France Cevallos

Zesty Tomato Sauce

Zesty Tomato Sauce

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Toss tomatoes, butter, garlic, and thyme together in a bowl; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are slightly charred and have reduced in size, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.

By Brandon Squige Johnson

Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes

Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a broiler according to manufacturer's recommendations. Line a baking sheet or small sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Slice tomatoes in half crossways. Slice thin slices off of the round part of the tomato halves so they will sit straight on the pan.
  3. 3 Place tomato halves on the prepared pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  4. 4 Place seasoned tomatoes under the broiler and broil about 4 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully, so they won't burn.
  5. 5 Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese on each tomato half, and return to the broiler.
  6. 6 Broil until Parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. 7 Transfer broiled tomatoes on a plate or serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Burnt Salsa

Burnt Salsa

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, and Anaheim peppers on grill.
  2. 2 Cook on the preheated grill, turning often, until tomatoes have collapsed and all peppers are blackened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, and Anaheim peppers to a large serving bowl; blend with an immersion blender until chunky. Add onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, chili-lime seasoning, and black pepper; stir salsa to combine.

By Patty C

Easy Carbonara Sauce

Easy Carbonara Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Cook and stir onion with bacon in reserved drippings until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour Alfredo sauce into onion-bacon mixture; rinse jar with the water and pour into skillet. Stir sauce with a wooden spoon, thoroughly scraping any brown bits of food from bottom of the skillet. Bring sauce to a simmer; add tomatoes. Simmer sauce until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.

By Brigette Anderson

Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut-side of each tomato half.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in the skillet. Cover and simmer until tomatoes are hot but not stewed, about 5 minutes.

By LITTLE OREGON GIRL

Vegan Zucchini Boats

Vegan Zucchini Boats

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, making sure to leave the border intact. Place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 While zucchini bakes, mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
  5. 5 Remove zucchini from the oven; leave the oven on. Carefully stuff each zucchini half with about 1 tablespoon of hummus; you want the hummus to be no more than 3/4 to the top.
  6. 6 Continue to bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Place tomato mixture on top and serve.

By Plant Based Life

Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread

Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange tomatoes, cut-side up, in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt evenly on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Turn tomatoes over and continue baking until caramelized and very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Transfer tomato mixture to a blender or food processor; purée until smooth.

By Allrecipes Member

Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce

Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender and fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low, stir in sausage and simmer until sausage is thoroughly cooked.

By az_starshine

Mexican Salsa II

Mexican Salsa II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  2. 2 Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree about 30 seconds, or to desired consistency. Transfer to a medium serving bowl, and salt to taste.

By Sabrina

Four-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Four-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix butter and garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Spread 1/2 of the butter onto one side of each slice of bread; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; stir in spinach and giardiniera. Saute until spinach is wilted and mixture is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.
  3. 3 Place 1 slice of bread, buttered-side down, into one side of the warm skillet. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in the other side of the skillet. Place mozzarella slices in the skillet and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Place mozzarella slices on top of the bread in the skillet. Repeat with the provolone, Asiago, and Fontina slices.
  4. 4 Add spinach mixture and tomato slices to the skillet, adding more oil if necessary, and cook until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Place spinach mixture on top of the cheese, followed by the tomatoes and the remaining slice of bread, buttered-side up. Flip the sandwich and cook until browned and cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

By noaddedsaltguy

The Best Pizza Sauce

The Best Pizza Sauce

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with oregano, basil, and parsley. Add Roma tomatoes, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has a thick consistency and the flavors are well blended, about 15 more minutes.

By Karla Harmer

Jen's Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Jen's Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put broccoli florets into water just long enough to turn bright green, about 10 seconds. Remove and place immediately into a bowl of ice water. Let cool, about 5 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a separate bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, 8 hours to overnight.

By jen15

Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Garlic

Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Garlic

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tomato halves snugly side by side in a shallow baking dish. Insert whole cloves of garlic between tomatoes. Brush olive oil over the top and sprinkle with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until tomatoes have softened and are sizzling in the pan with the edges slightly charred, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

By Ali

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Roasted Tomato Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place tomato halves skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Add garlic cloves. Evenly drizzle tomatoes and garlic with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are bubbling, about 25 minutes. Increase heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roast until tomatoes just begin to brown, 10 more minutes. Turn off the heat. Let tomatoes sit in the hot oven with the door closed until further caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic to a bowl. Add basil and use a wooden spoon to crush the mixture and break apart the tomatoes, leaving them a bit chunky. Remove peels, if desired. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.

By Buckwheat Queen

Capellini Pomodoro (Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce)

Capellini Pomodoro (Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
  2. 2 Score a shallow "x" in the bottom of the tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the boiling water and cook uncovered until skin starts to peel off, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Peel tomatoes.
  3. 3 Transfer peeled tomatoes to a food mill, and process until smooth.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, saving 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
  5. 5 While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and as much pasta water as desired. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6 Divide pasta amongst 4 serving bowls. Top with tomato sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Simple Smoked Salsa

Simple Smoked Salsa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Place tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a disposable foil pan and place on the smoker rack. Smoke vegetables for 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer vegetables to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt; pulse several times until finely chopped (do not over-process). Serve immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for several hours to let flavors meld.

By France Cevallos

The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce

The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
390 min
Total
420 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.

By Jenny R

Tex-Mex Grilled Shrimp and Salsa

Tex-Mex Grilled Shrimp and Salsa

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
  3. 3 Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
  4. 4 Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
  5. 5 Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Fresh Restaurant-Style Salsa

Fresh Restaurant-Style Salsa

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine canned and fresh Roma tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse 5 times to chop. Add cilantro, serrano and jalapeño peppers, lime juice, salt, and cumin; process for 10 seconds. Pulse further until desired consistency is reached.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Authentic Fire-Roasted Tex-Mex Salsa

Authentic Fire-Roasted Tex-Mex Salsa

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high.
  2. 2 Spray a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange tomatoes in the prepared dish with cut sides down. Add onion and jalapeno.
  3. 3 Broil until tomato skins are blackened and blistered, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove onion and jalapeno halfway through cooking time, once skins are slightly softened.
  4. 4 Combine broiled vegetables in a blender; add cilantro, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt. Pulse until smooth. Taste and season with remaining garlic salt as desired.

By severlysnaped

Air Fryer Roasted Salsa

Air Fryer Roasted Salsa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tomatoes and jalapeno skin-side down into the air fryer basket, along with red onion. Lightly spray vegetables with cooking spray to help the roasting process.
  3. 3 Air fry vegetables for 5 minutes. Open basket and add garlic cloves. Spray lightly with cooking spray and air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer vegetables to a cutting board and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove skins from tomatoes and jalapeno, if desired; they should slip right off. Chop tomatoes, jalapeno, and onion into large chunks and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse several times until vegetables are finely chopped; do not over-process. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate to let flavors meld.

By France Cevallos

Baked Caprese Crostini

Baked Caprese Crostini

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut baguette into 30 slices; brush slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil on both sides. Arrange on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3 Toast in the preheated oven until light golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, cut each tomato into 6 slices.
  5. 5 Flip bread slices; top each with 1 slice each tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle with salt.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until tomato is warmed through and mozzarella is melted, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Transfer crostini to a serving platter; sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.

By Amanda

Pumpkin Seed Pasta

Pumpkin Seed Pasta

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the seeds with cayenne pepper.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch them carefully so that they do not burn. Set aside.
  4. 4 Place the tomatoes in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Scatter the green onion and garlic over the tomatoes. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil to coat.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly; remove the skins from the tomatoes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the gemelli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  7. 7 Stir the goat cheese into the hot pasta until melted. Then, stir in the roasted peeled tomatoes. Place the pumpkin seeds on top of pasta to serve.

By Nicole Devaney

Red-Ribbon Roasted Salsa

Red-Ribbon Roasted Salsa

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a saucepan with water, stir in dried chipotle peppers, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until peppers are soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool. When peppers are cool, remove stems, cut open peppers, and remove seeds. Set peppers aside.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Grill tomatoes on hot grate until skin blackens and begins to peel, turning tomatoes often to blacken all sides, about 10 minutes. Set grilled tomatoes aside to cool.
  4. 4 Place grilled tomatoes, chipotle peppers, yellow onion, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and lime juice into a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until almost pureed.
  5. 5 Refrigerate until flavors have blended, at least 2 hours to overnight.

By feistykitty

Stuffed Kohlrabi with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Stuffed Kohlrabi with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vegetable broth and lemon juice in a large pot, bring to a boil, and cook kohlrabi until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain broth and reserve. Allow kohlrabi to cool lightly and scoop out the insides. Set aside kohlrabi shell and kohlrabi flesh.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cut a small "x" into each tomato and boil for 1 minute. Drain tomatoes, remove tomato skins and seeds, and finely chop.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  5. 5 Finely chop kohlrabi leaves. Combine sauteed shallots, kohlrabi leaves, 1/2 of the tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions, parsley, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; mix to combine. Fill kohlrabi shells with the mixture.
  6. 6 Set stuffed kohlrabi close together in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle kohlrabi flesh and remaining tomatoes in between. Pour 1 cup of kohlrabi cooking water into the dish.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until kohlrabi is soft and filling is lightly browned and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Marianne

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut avocados into wedges. Core tomatoes; cut into wedges. Peel cucumbers; cut into slices. Place avocados, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add vinegar, Italian dressing, black pepper, salt, and oregano; stir until well combined. Taste; adjust seasonings.

By samthechef