Best 8 Tomatoes With Basil And Anchovies Recipes

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When it comes to preparing a flavorful and enticing dish, few combinations can rival the classic trio of tomatoes, basil, and anchovies. This delectable medley of ingredients forms the foundation of numerous culinary creations, each offering a unique taste experience. From the tangy sweetness of ripe tomatoes to the aromatic freshness of basil and the briny umami of anchovies, this combination of flavors tantalizes the taste buds and ignites culinary passion. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this article will guide you through the myriad possibilities of cooking tomatoes with basil and anchovies.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND ANCHOVIES



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A great tomato salad starts with great tomatoes. Buy ripe tomatoes in season from the market or farm stand, or, even better, pick them straight from the garden. The anchovies (they are rinsed briefly to tame them) are an important feature, the perfect counterpoint to the tomatoes' sweetness. Add a large handful of aromatic basil leaves just before serving.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
12 anchovy fillets
1/2 cup milk (optional)
3 pounds ripe tomatoes, any size, cut in wedges, slices or halves
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, not too big, washed and dried
Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Put garlic, shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put anchovies in a small bowl and cover with milk. Leave for 5 minutes, then carefully rinse with water and blot with paper towels. (Alternatively, skip the milk and simply rinse anchovies with water and blot.) Transfer to a small plate and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • About 5 or 10 minutes before serving, place tomatoes in a large, deep platter or low-sided serving bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, then add vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
  • Just before serving, add the basil leaves and toss gently. Garnish with anchovy fillets and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 612 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

TOMATO BASIL PASTA



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This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!

Provided by ANGELA DAWN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced tomatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
6 leaves fresh basil, torn
10 ounces fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

TOMATOES WITH ANCHOVIES & BASIL



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Make and share this Tomatoes with Anchovies & Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Norahs Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ripe tomatoes
6 -8 slices ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 spring onions
1 sprig fresh basil (or1/4 tsp dried)
8 anchovies, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 black olives

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes thinly using a very sharp knife.
  • Place ricotta slices at intervals on a flat dish cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Wash, peel and thinly slice spring onions.
  • Scatter over tomatoes.
  • Fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over salad.
  • (If this is not available, include dried basil in the dressing.) Mix anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and black pepper in a blender or use an electric hand mixer.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy, drizzle over tomatoes and scatter with black olives fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 424.8, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 5

FAST TOMATO SAUCE WITH ANCHOVIES



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Despite their reputation, anchovies are not overpowering, at least once cooked. Used with garlic as the start of a fast pasta sauce, they dissolve almost instantly and add a mysteriously meaty complexity that makes the sauce seem as if it had simmered for hours. Tossed with linguine and arugula, they make a simple dish sophisticated. If you're feeding a crowd, it doubles or triples beautifully.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield enough for 1 pound of pasta, about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 to 6 anchovy fillets, with some of their oil
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, crushed or chopped and drained of their juice
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil in a deep skillet, and turn the heat to medium. A minute later, add the garlic and the anchovies, and stir. When the garlic sizzles and the anchovies break up, add the tomatoes.
  • Turn heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture becomes saucy, about 15 minutes. Season to taste, and serve with spaghetti or other long pasta. Grated pecorino Romano cheese goes well with this sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

FRESH & CHUNKY ROASTED TOMATOES WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC & BASIL



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This is so simple and delicious! I've never had tomato sauce like this before. This is the only way I will make my fresh tomato sauce from now on!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, cut into large chunks about 16 small pieces per tomato
1 (2 ounce) can of flat anchovies packed in oil, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine everything in a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish, mix well.
  • Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes or until tomatoes are tender, wrinkled and starting to brown at edges.
  • Serve over any kind of pasta you like.
  • One time I added about 1 pound of peeled and deveined raw shrimp into the sauce right when it came out of the oven.
  • Stirred it up and the shrimp was cooked in a few minutes!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 563.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 6.6

PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Barbara Wichman Nowak

Categories     Fish     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Basil     Prosciutto     Capers     Simmer     Gourmet     Tennessee

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bowtie-shaped pasta (farfalle)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
a 2-ounce can flat anchovy fillets, drained and minced
a 28- to 32-ounce can tomatoes, drained, reserving juice, and chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping), or to taste
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add anchovies and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Add capers, prosciutto, basil or parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. In a large bowl toss pasta with sauce and serve with Parmesan.

SPICY SHRIMP MASALA



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Black pepper, garam masala, Thai green chiles and Kashmiri red chile powder make this shrimp masala a multi-layered delight of spices - fiery and smoldering simultaneously - while lemon juice and cilantro add brightness and bring some relief. In coastal cities of South Asia like Karachi and states like Goa, this preparation is typical and perfectly suited for crunchy, sweet shrimp. That such complexity comes together in 30 minutes feels like a small miracle.

Provided by Zainab Shah

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup ghee or neutral oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste or freshly grated garlic
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 to 3 Thai green chiles, finely chopped
5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup coconut milk, stirred (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Roti or pita, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp dry, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
  • Heat ghee over medium heat in a wok or large (12-inch) frying pan until it has melted, about 30 seconds. Add ginger, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add chile powder, cumin, turmeric and Thai green chiles. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and start to stick to the wok, about 15 minutes. Add coconut milk if you like it saucy.
  • Add shrimp. Stir so that shrimp are evenly coated, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally so the shrimp cook evenly, until the shrimp turn pink and appear firm, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, garam masala, cilantro and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Serve with roti, store-bought pita or by itself.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH ANCHOVIES, GARLIC AND PARSLEY



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Provided by Lucia Luhan

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fish     Garlic     Herb     Tomato     Roast     Low Carb     Summer     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds large plum tomatoes, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges
10 anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tomatoes, rounded side down, in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with anchovies, parsley, garlic and dried red pepper, then salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake tomatoes uncovered until tender, wrinkled and starting to brown at edges, about 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The better the quality of your tomatoes, the better your dish will be. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have no blemishes.
  • Use fresh basil. Fresh basil has a much more intense flavor than dried basil. If you can't find fresh basil, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil instead.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the tomatoes will steam instead of roasting. Roast the tomatoes in a single layer so that they can caramelize.
  • Roast the tomatoes at a high temperature. A high temperature will help the tomatoes to caramelize and develop a rich flavor.
  • Add the anchovies towards the end of cooking. Anchovies have a strong flavor, so you don't want to cook them for too long. Add them to the pan in the last few minutes of cooking so that they can flavor the tomatoes without overpowering them.

Conclusion:

This simple yet delicious dish is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer. The roasted tomatoes are sweet and savory, the basil is fresh and herbaceous, and the anchovies add a salty, umami flavor. Serve this dish as a side dish, or use it as a topping for bruschetta or crostini.

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