tomato

Basic Tomato Sauce (Marinara)

Makes 4 cups

Ingredients:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon oregano

Arrabbiata Sauce

Makes approximately 6 cups

Ingredients:

4 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 fresh hot chili such as serrano, finely chopped, including seeds

Tomato Bread Pudding

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 large eggs, beaten
3 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into large dice
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Tomato Parmesan Focaccia

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water, plus 1 cup
4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
10 slices ripe tomato
6 basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan

Warm Goat Cheese and Tomato Spread

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 (8-ounce) package goat cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Fresh basil leaves, shredded
Italian bread slices, toasted

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 cups bocconcini (miniature fresh mozzarella balls)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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