25 Fresh Tomato Recipes Your Whole Family Will Devour
Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes to make sauces, soups, salads and a whole lot more.
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If you aren’t already growing tomatoes, you’ll want to start after browsing through these fresh recipes! Learn how to choose the right tomatoes for your recipe and how to properly store them (in the refrigerator might be OK — it depends!) and then use fresh tomatoes (even the green ones!) to make a beautiful tomato pie, one of our favorite caprese recipes and much more. This fresh tomato sauce is super flavorful and can be whipped up in minutes, making it one of our favorite ways to use up our summer bounty. Best made at the peak of tomato season, the sauce consists of ripe plum tomatoes blended with a few aromatics. After a quick strain, it's ready to top your favorite pizza dough.
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Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
Roasting tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness — a technique that makes Ina's version of this dish feel rich and decadent.
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Roasted Tomatoes
There are many reasons to love your sheet pan, and Ina’s 5-star roasted tomatoes is definitely one of them. Arrange halved plum tomatoes on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sprinkle with garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, then roast until the tomatoes begin to caramelize. All you’ll have to clean up is your sheet pan!
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Short on time? This cool salad comes together in only 10 minutes. Chop the onion, tomatoes and cucumber, then dress with red wine vinegar and oil.
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One-Pot Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
This one-pot meal is perfect for the beginner cook: Everything but the cheese goes into one skillet, and it all magically comes together. The tomato paste is here for a little flavor insurance, just in case your tomatoes aren't at their best. Feel free to add an extra tablespoon when they're out of season.
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Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
Don’t say we didn’t warn you: Ina’s creamy tomato soup just might ruin you for the store-bought kind. It’s thick and creamy — and a surprising ingredient pairs perfectly with the fresh tomatoes for a ton of added flavor.
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Heirloom Tomato Pie
A buttery cornmeal crust, shredded cheese and thinly sliced tomatoes make up this savory pie.
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Fresh Tomato and Feta Salad
Kardea’s 15-minute salad features a trio of fresh herbs, crumbled feta, and thick and juicy tomato slices. While all of those ingredients alone would be incredible, her honey-infused balsamic vinaigrette really brings the dish together.
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Grilled Pizza with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Top homemade pizza dough with mozzarella, tomato and basil, then grill it to perfection.
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Israeli Tomato Salad
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Caprese Salad
Fresh, juicy tomatoes are the star of this classic salad. Just four ingredients and you have the perfect appetizer for your next gathering. Top with basil and drizzle with olive oil to bring it all together.
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Charred Tomato Gazpacho
Even if you don’t think you’re into cold soups, you need to give this 5-star recipe a try. It’s a healthy and refreshing dish you’ll crave whenever the weather heats up.
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Smoked Tomatoes
No worries if you don’t own a smoker. Use your grill to give plum tomatoes smoky flavor in only 30 to 40 minutes. All you need are hickory, cherrywood or applewood chips and disposable aluminum pie pans.
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Rigatoni with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata
This seven-ingredient dish will become a staple on your menu once tomato season rolls around. It comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for any night of the week.
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Tomato and Watermelon Salad
For best results, make this salad without ever refrigerating the tomatoes but with the watermelon cold from the refrigerator. The contrast of temperatures will give the salad an extra fresh taste.
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Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella
"I love my Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella," Giada says — and fans do too. It's filled with simple ingredients, but all the colors and flavors make it a tasty and eye-catching dish.
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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Roasting plum tomatoes makes them really sweet, which makes them a great addition to Ina’s easy tomato soup. Fans call this dish “so good and very tasty,” and we couldn’t agree more. Make it once and you’ll make it again and again.
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Fresh Crab Nachos
Diced tomatoes, minced onion and jalapeño pepper, lime juice, olive oil, avocado, and fresh herbs are the best topping for these cheesy nachos.
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Tagliatelle with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep this 5-star pasta dinner in just 10 minutes. Combine grape tomatoes, corn on the cob and fresh basil for the ultimate summer pasta.
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Garlicky Grilled Flatbread Strips with Fresh Tomato Sauce
This fresh sauce couldn’t be easier: Stir chopped tomatoes with olive oil, vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Toss well, then let the mixture stand to become juicy and soft.
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Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
A little spicy and a little sweet, this corn and cherry tomato salad will become a regular at all your summer cookouts.
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Ricotta Frittata With Tomato Salad
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Focaccia Cloud Bread
If you're looking for an easy grain-free bread that is packed with protein, try this simple recipe for cloud bread. With the tomatoes, Parm and basil it makes a great side dish. Omit them and you have bread for deli sandwiches and hamburgers.
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Nectarine-Tomato Salad
This 15-minute dish is great for company but equally as fitting on a busy weeknight. Yellow beefsteak tomatoes, nectarines and shaved ricotta salata make for a sweet, savory and irresistible salad.
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Cherry Tomato and Chile Gazpacho
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