30+ Fresh Tomato

30+ Fresh Tomato Recipes, from Pasta to Appetizers and of course Raw Recipes. All the recipes you will need for using fresh tomatoes, easy and tasty.

 

30+ Fresh Tomato Recipes

The Tomato, one of the most popular and welcoming vegetable of Summer. Whether you have your own garden, go to a Farmer’s Market or even Grow a few in a Pot. There is nothing like a Fresh Tomato.

Most Popular Types of Tomatoes

With over 3000 varieties, there must be a few to your liking. Some of the most popular tomatoes for eating in salads or sliced with a little sprinkling of salt and a drizzle of olive oil are Bush,  Cherry, Grape, Plum, Roma, Black and why not add some Green, Yellow or Orange Tomatoes just to name a few.

Unlike my sister who would go in the middle of the garden and eat a ripe tomato like an apple, I prefer my fresh tomatoes either stuffed or drizzled with a little oil.

How to choose the best tomato

Any tomatoes with blemishes or dark spots should be avoided. They should feel a bit heavy and have a good weight for their size. Make sure that they are firm but give in to a light pressure. They should also have a wonderful sent where the stem is or used to be.

How to freeze them

Freezing tomatoes can be done without blanching, just place the clean dried tomatoes on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until firm. Transfer to a freezer safe bag or container. They will last for 6 months in the freezer.

Recipes made with Fresh Raw Tomatoes

• Tuna Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
• Easy Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese
• Italian Pasta Salad with Fresh Summer Vegetables
• Easy Classic Tomato Bruschetta
• Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
• Easy Tomato Avocado Feta (or Mozzarella) Bruschetta
• Classic Italian Caprese Salad
• Easy Caprese No-Yeast Pizza Dough
• Easy Italian Butterfly Salad
• Easy Italian Corn Salad
• Easy Italian Antipasto Skewers

I love a good Pizza, Focaccia or even Tomato Tart. The perfect tomatoes for baking  are firm and ripe. Such as Roma, Plum, Cherry or Grape Tomatoes. Why not try them chopped on a Pizza, nothing like it.

Pizza Recipes with Fresh Tomatoes

• Cheesy Sautéed Mushroom Pancetta Pizza
• Easy Caprese No Yeast Pizza Dough
• Easy Italian Fresh Tomato Cheese Pie
• Tomato Cheese and Pancetta Pie
• Pizza
• Pesto Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes & Mozzarella
• Homemade Focaccia Pugliese 

And of course who can ever tire of Pasta and Fresh Tomatoes. I will keep the canned for the winter months, but give me all the Fresh Tomato Recipes for the Summer.

Pasta Recipes with Fresh Tomatoes

• Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce
• Hot Caprese Pasta
• Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
• Pasta with Italian Sausage and Fresh Tomatoes
• Spaghetti with Oven Dried Parmesan Tomatoes
• Summer Pasta Salad
• Amatriciana with Fresh Tomatoes
• Creamy Tomato Pesto Fettuccine
• Fusilli with Fresh Tomatoes and Mushrooms
• Italian Baccala with Linguine Recipe
• Amatriciana with Fresh Tomatoes
• Pasta alla Checca
• Easy Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
• Creamy Tomato Pasta

I have also included a few Must try Fresh Tomato Recipes that I discovered while living in Italy. Who would have thought that tomatoes could be used in so many delicious and different ways.

Must Try Fresh Tomato Recipes

• Homemade Oven Dried Tomatoes
• Italian Pan Fried Tomatoes
• Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice
• Panzanella 3 Ways
• Mozzarella & Parmesan Baked Tomatoes
• Italian Baked Fish Marinara
• Candied Roasted Tomatoes

Are tomatoes good for you?

And Don’t forget, Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus.

So don’t forget to eat your Tomatoes! Enjoy.