Baked Garden Tomatoes with Cheese

A delicious summer dish featuring fresh vine-ripened tomatoes baked with sautéed onions and garlic, topped with a golden blend of Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main course.

6 servings
32 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • pounds fresh vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil 11x7-inch baking dish. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Mix in chives; season with salt and pepper. Transfer tomato mixture to prepared baking dish; sprinkle grated cheeses over. Bake until cheese melts and begins to turn golden, about 20 minutes.

    20 min

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