8 Fresh Tomato Recipes Perfect for Summer Cooking
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There is a very short window every year when tomatoes are truly at their best, and I take full advantage of it. When good tomatoes show up at my local market, sweet, juicy, and smelling like actual tomatoes, I want to put them in everything. These are the recipes I reach for most during that glorious stretch of summer. Simple enough to let the tomatoes do the talking, but good enough to make every bite count.
Heirloom Tomato Tart
A buttery, flaky crust filled with creamy herbed ricotta and topped with gorgeous, jewel-colored heirloom tomatoes. This is the recipe I make every single summer the moment good tomatoes show up at the market. It looks stunning and takes only about 15 minutes of hands-on time. Full recipe: Heirloom Tomato Tart
Cherry Tomato Pasta
Sweet cherry tomatoes burst down into a light, chunky sauce with garlic, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls. Just a handful of ingredients and it is on the table in 20 minutes. This one is summer in a bowl. Full recipe: Cherry Tomato Pasta
Roasted Tomato Pasta
Slow roasting tomatoes in the oven does something truly magical to them, sweet, jammy, and incredibly concentrated in flavor. Toss them with pasta and a handful of fresh herbs and you have one of the simplest and most satisfying dinners of the summer. Full recipe: Roasted Tomato Pasta
Caprese Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
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Pan-seared chicken breasts topped with melty fresh mozzarella, blistered roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle. Only seven ingredients and it tastes like the absolute best of summer on a plate. Full recipe: Caprese Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
Zucchini Tomato Tart
A rustic summer tart with a flaky crust, creamy whipped feta, and loads of fresh cherry tomatoes and zucchini. Light, colorful, and completely satisfying. One of my most made recipes every single summer and I never get tired of it. Full recipe: Zucchini Tomato Tart
Tomato Avocado Toast
My new favorite five-minute lunch when tomatoes are in season. Creamy avocado, ripe summer tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and fresh basil on thick crispy toast. Simple, fresh, and the kind of thing I make on repeat all season long. Full recipe: Tomato Avocado Toast
Easy Tomato Soup
I know soup in summer sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. Made with fresh summer tomatoes instead of canned, this five-ingredient soup has a flavor that is completely on another level. Serve it with crusty bread and it is honestly one of the best things about tomato season. Full recipe: Easy Tomato Soup
Tomato Alfredo Sauce
A creamy, indulgent Alfredo sauce given a bright, summery lift with fresh tomatoes. Still rich and satisfying but with a freshness that regular Alfredo just does not have. This one is a game changer for pasta night. Full recipe: Tomato Alfredo Sauce
