Torquato's Herb and Garlic Baked Tomatoes

Torquato's Herb and Garlic Baked Tomatoes

Info

Rating
Calories
130.0
Protein
1.0
Sodium
98.0
Fat
14.0

Description

I love many versions of baked stuffed tomatoes, but the simple recipe of Torquato Innocenti, who sells tomatoes in Florence's Piazza Santo Spirito market, is my favorite. Nothing more than garlic, basil or parsley, and "good oil" fills the tomatoes.

Ingredients

15 vine-ripened plum tomatoes
1/2 cup packed fresh basil or flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
fine sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Halve tomatoes lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a small spoon. Arrange tomatoes in one layer, cut sides up, on a non-stick or lightly oiled jelly-roll pan.
  3. In a small food processor blend basil, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper until mixture forms a paste and spread about 1/2 teaspoon in each tomato half.
  4. Bake tomatoes 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender and juicy but intact, and cool slightly before serving.

Tags

    Food Processor Garlic Tomato Appetizer Side Bake Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Basil Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
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