Baked Nama au gratin
Exquisite Nama tomatoes au gratin are a delicious option suitable as an appetiser, side dish or light main course. With a crispy browning on the surface and the succulent flavour of the tomatoes, these will please every palate. Enjoy their goodness by serving them hot to delight your palate with an irresistible combination of texture and flavour.
Ingredients
- 4 Nama tomatoes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
Cooking time
- Preheating the oven: 10 minutes
- Preparation of tomatoes and filling: 10-15 minutes
- Baking: 20-25 minutes
- Light cooling: 5-10 minutes
Degree of difficulty
Medium
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Cut the tops off the Nama tomatoes and empty them with a teaspoon to remove the seeds and excess juice. You can keep the removed pulp for other preparations or sauces.
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, minced garlic, some fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips, salt and black pepper to taste. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and mix well until evenly mixed.
- Fill each Nama tomato with the breadcrumb and Parmigiano Reggiano mixture, pressing lightly to make the topping stick.
- Transfer the stuffed tomatoes to an oven dish lightly greased with olive oil.
- Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy and the tomatoes are cooked but still firm.
- Remove the Nama tomatoes au gratin from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve the Nama tomatoes au gratin as an appetiser or side dish. They can be a delicious accompaniment to grilled meat or fish.