Italian Tomato And Cheese Melt Recipes

KALAMATA OLIVE, TOMATO, AND CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, jalapeno, and green bell pepper until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, wine, and kalamata olives. Simmer 15 minutes. Toss pasta with sauce until evenly coated. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Set oven to broiler setting. Broil for 5 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and bubbly.

TOMATO CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• On each bagel or muffin half, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over each tomato. , Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH ITALIAN STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven at 375 deg. Boil elbow macaroni with small amount of oil and a little salt. Drain and return to the pot.
• 2. Cut up the Velveeta cheese into cubes and put in a microwave friendly bowl. Add the butter to the bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove, stir and put it back for 1 minute. Remove and stir and put it back for 1 minute more. Repeat until cheese is creamy and butter melted.
• 3. In a small sauce pan put the 2 cans of stewed tomatoes and heat. Add the spices. When bubbly remove.
• 4. Pour the milk into the macaroni and mix well. Then mix in the cheese. Add the stewed tomatoes, but use a large spoon with holes to drain away the sauce. Save the sauce.
• 5. Mix everything well in the pot and then transfer to a 9 x 14 baking pan. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Top should be golden brown. Remove and let it sit for 15 minutes. And serve.

EASY CHEESE-TOMATO MELT

Steps:

• Divide tomato slices and cheese evenly on top of bread slices. Sprinkle seasonings, if desired.
• Broil until cheese melts.
• Serve immediately.

ITALIAN TOMATOES (((WONDERFUL AND EASY)))

Steps:

• Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and place into a large bowl.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well to evenly distribute.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or more.
• Serve as a side dish in small individual serving bowls.

ITALIAN TOMATO & CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bread halves, cut-sides up, on baking sheet.
• Mix oil, garlic and seasoning; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with tomatoes and cheese.
• Bake 10 to 15 min. or until cheese is melted. Cut each bread half crosswise into 10 slices to serve.

BASIL PESTO, TOMATO, CHEESE AND FRENCH BREAD MELT.

Steps:

• Cut french bread across the loaf or at a small angle, making your pieces and inch thick or even thicker.
• With a brush, lightly paint one side and the slice edges with olive oil.
• Spread a thin layer of Bonnie's Pesto on the slices. (or thick if you like).
• Arrange slices of tomato in the top of the slice to cover.
• Lightly salt and pepper.
• Either broil or use a toaster oven to quickly toast the tomato slices. The tomato will not be "cooked" but simply heated up a little.
• When they are almost done, remove and sprinkle to cover with the two cheeses mixed together. Return to toaster until cheese is melted.
• This is an excellent appetizer or side dish with anything italian.