Best Basil Tomato Mozzarella Cheese Recipes

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BASIL, TOMATO & MOZZARELLA CHEESE



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Make and share this Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups sliced home grown tomatoes
2 cups sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup whole leaves fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 anchovy, diced finely (optional)
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, to taste
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Layer on a platter the tomatoes,cheese, and basil.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 361.1, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 14

CAPRESE ON A STICK (TOMATO BASIL & FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE)



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This appetizer is a smaller version of the classic Italian salad of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. It is perfect for a casual dinner or part of a buffet. To make this appetizer even easier, use bottled balsamic vinegar drizzle

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups balsamic vinegar
24 cherry tomatoes (or grape)
12 large basil leaves, halved
24 bocconcini (pearl size)
24 toothpicks

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until it is reduced by half and is thick, sweet and syrupy. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Thread 1 tomato, 1/2 basil leaf and 1 bocconcini onto each toothpick. Arrange on a serving plate and lightly drizzle with the baslamic syrup.
  • Note: Pearl bocconcini are marble size balls of fresh mozzarella cheese sold in tubs in the dairy isle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 267.5, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.6

PASTA MARGHERITA (BASIL,TOMATO, MOZZARELLA CHEESE)



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HUGE hit with guests. I make A LOT because they go back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by Genn T @JennT1124

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 - 10 ounce(s) cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
4 tablespoon(s) butter
4-6 clove(s) garlic
1 cup(s) white wine
4 ounce(s) basil, fresh
24-36 ounce(s) pasta of choice
8 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Gather all ingredients: Large pot for pasta Large skillet for margherita sauce Potato Masher
  • Julienne the basil and set aside
  • Rinse tomatoes
  • In skillet, over medium / medium high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add tomatoes and cook until they're slightly soft Meanwhile, start the pasta and cook to just under al dente
  • With potato masher, slight smoosh the tomatoes
  • Add in garlic and white wine. Boil for several minutes to burn off alcohol.
  • Add in basil
  • Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat
  • Strain the mozzarella balls and add to the pasta. Toss together to coat pasta.

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