Sauteed Grape Tomatoes Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

PAN-SAUTéED GRAPE TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook tomatoes and shallot in oil 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes begin to burst and skins are blistered. Gently press half of tomatoes with back of spoon to release juices.
• Stir in wine, chopped thyme, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned bits. Add butter; simmer 5 minutes.
• In serving dish, toss mozzarella with warm tomatoes. Garnish with thyme sprigs and additional pepper.

ROASTED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl add the grape tomatoes and 3 garlic cloves. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper.
• In a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish, place the tomatoes and garlic cloves, ensuring they are in just 1 layer. Roast for 20 minutes, and then stir. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot water, if too dry in appearance. Return to the oven and cook for 20 to 30 more minutes.
• When ready, the tomatoes will have begun to shrivel and the liquid in the dish should have thickened. Serve hot from oven.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.

SAUTEED SPINACH AND GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium high in a saute pan. Add tomatoes and cook 1 minute, or until blistered. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTéED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Sauté tomatoes and next 3 ingredients in hot oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in basil.

SAUTEED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes, drain.
• Saute halved grape tomatoes and the next 3 ingredients in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Remove from heat.
• Place in serving bowl or dish.
• Sprinkle basil over the top.