Roast Tomatoes With Pesto
This recipe creates a burst of Mediterranean flavors with juicy roasted tomatoes topped with a fragrant homemade pesto. The sweet tomatoes pair perfectly with the basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, making it a delicious and vibrant dish that will surely impress your dinner guests. Serve alongside grilled lamb and a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 50g fresh basil
- 25g toasted pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 100ml olive oil
- 25g freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Halve the tomatoes and arrange them in a single layer, cut side up in a roasting tin.
- To make the pesto: put the basil, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and whizz to a paste. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the parmesan, then season to taste. Spoon about 2 tsp pesto over each tomato, then roast for 20 mins, until the tomatoes are tender. Serve with grilled lamb and a crisp green salad.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 312 calories
- Fat Content: 30 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 7 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.16 milligram of sodium
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