Best Fresh Tomato Sauce With Tarragon Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, halve tomatoes lengthwise. Squeeze gently to remove most of seeds; discard seeds. Chop tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, and transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Add shallots; cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in tomatoes until coated with oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; add tarragon and Parmesan. Toss to combine. Divide among four bowls; top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

TOMATO TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute shallot and garlic in oil in a small saucepan until tender; about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

TOMATO TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat up a saucepan or saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes over medium heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and let it melt.
• Add the shallot and cook for a couple of minutes and then add the garlic. Stir and cook for another minute or two until the garlic becomes fragrant but do not let it burn.
• Add the tomatoes, season with a little salt and pepper, stir and cook until the tomatoes start to soften. This can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes depending on you stove. If they break down more than you expect, don't fear, they will still be great in the sauce.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan with the creme fraiche and the chopped tarragon leaves. Stir to combine and cook for a minute or two.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cut the large tomatoes in thick slices and the small ones in wedges. Arrange the tomatoes on a platter and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
• Drizzle red wine vinegar all over the tomatoes.
• Using scissors, clip the tarragon leaves over the salad, sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with more red wine vinegar. Allow to sit for 10 minutes and serve at room temperature.

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and garlic in a blender and process until smooth. With blender running, slowly add the olive oil. Add tarragon, salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
• Blend well, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 9 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH TOMATO-TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 2 tablespoons tarragon, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon garlic in shallow dish to blend. Using rolling pin, lightly pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to uniform 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to tarragon mixture and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, blend tomato and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic and just mix in, using on/off turns. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Grill chicken until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce around chicken. Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired, and serve.

QUICK FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds and discard, if you wish. Press the cut side of tomato against the large holes of a box grater and grate tomato flesh into a bowl. Discard skins. You should have about 4 cups.
• Put tomato pulp in a low wide saucepan over high heat. Add salt, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, basil and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a brisk simmer.
• Reduce the sauce by almost half, stirring occasionally, to produce about 2 1/2 cups medium-thick sauce, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. It will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator or may be frozen.