Best Cherry Tomato Spread Recipes

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pints cherry tomatoes
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
20 fresh basil leaves, chopped or julienned
Sea salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Toss the tomatoes lightly with olive oil on a sheet pan. Spread them out into one layer and sprinkle generously with kosher salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft.
Transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter and sprinkle with basil leaves and sea salt. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil image

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
Salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 6.9 mg