Basil Baked Tomatoes Recipe

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This recipe has been in our family for many years. My mother brought it with her when she came to the United States from Italy. When fresh tomatoes are plentiful, this is a great way to serve them.

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Basil Baked Tomatoes Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
10 15 25

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

  • In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat.
  • Cut tomatoes in half widthwise. Place cut side up in an 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with basil and pepper; top with bread crumb mixture. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 tomato half equals 65 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Basil Baked Tomatoes in Country August/September 2006, p51

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Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2012 by jmkasprak

The fresh basil just elevates this dish to something special. The guys who I shared this with didn't appreciate so much tomato, so maybe I could slice the tomatoes into 1" slices? I used dried whole wheat bread crumbs.

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by melodious88

I think I'll try using 1/4 cup of bread crumbs next time instead of 1/2 a cup, but other than that this is a great recipe! It's the perfect side-dish for a formal meal!

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by smadden85

Cooking the bread crumbs with the garlic and olive oil really kicks up the flavor. Very delicious!

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2008 by narnie

 
 

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