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21 x Easy Tomato Recipes

Tomatoes are literally everywhere at the moment and I can't get enough of them. While you certainly can find tomatoes year round, I absolutely love them in summer when they're at their very best. In this roundup I've collected 21 delicious and easy tomato recipes. From pasta dishes to ways to preserve tomatoes too.

Tomatoes are one of those ingredients I can never have too many of in summer. When they are at their best, sweet, juicy and full of flavor, I want to use them in just about everything. From fresh salads and easy pasta dishes to quiches, soups and homemade tomato chutney, there are so many delicious ways to make the most of them.

In this roundup I’ve collected some of my favorite easy tomato recipes, perfect for using fresh tomatoes when they are in season. Whether you have a few ripe tomatoes waiting on the counter or a garden that suddenly seems to produce more tomatoes than you know what to do with, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.

Make The Most of Summer Tomatoes

If you love summer and the abundance of produce it has than be sure to also check the roundup with zucchini recipes, the best summer salad recipes or the easy sauce recipes.

Tomato quiche

Tomato Quiche

Prep time 25 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Total time 50 minutes
If you love tomatoes, this is the quiche for you. It features heirloom tomatoes but any tomatoes will work in this delicious quiche. I added boursin cheese (or another herbal cheese will work too) which gives it a lovely creamy texture and flavor. Perfect for tomato season!
Savory tart with tomatoes
5 from 1 vote

Tomato tart with puff pastry

Prep time 20 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Total time 40 minutes
Simple tomato tarts like this one are my absolute favorite. The good thing is that you can easily make lots of different variations depending on your preferences!
tomato chutney

Tomato chutney

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 1 hour
Total time 1 hour 10 minutes
This tomato chutney can be made both with fresh tomatoes or with tinned tomatoes
Oven sun-dried tomatoes

Oven Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 2 hours
Total time 2 hours 10 minutes
I love sun-dried tomatoes. Delicious, through pasta or as an extra between a richly filled sandwich. But many of the sun-dried tomatoes you find in shops are tough and tasteless or stale. If I have the time, I therefore prefer to make them myself!
tomato tartare
5 from 1 vote

Tomato Tartare Recipe

Prep time 15 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Total time 25 minutes
Are you looking for a vegetarian alternative to the classic steak tartare? This tomato tartare recipe might be just what you need. It's easy to make, looks impressive and can also be transformed into a vegan dish if you want.
tomaten salade

Tomato salad

Prep time 10 minutes

Tomato salad with pomegranate

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 15 hours 56 minutes
Tomato radish salad with apple | insimoneskitchen.com

Tomato salad with radish and apple

Prep time 10 minutes
Total time 10 minutes
Spaghetti with crushed tomatoes | insimoneskitchen.com

Spaghetti with crushed tomatoes

Pork stew with tomatoes

Pork stew with tomatoes

Prep time 15 minutes
Cooking time 2 hours
Total time 2 hours 15 minutes
√Perfect comfort food √Pork stew √Ideal for cheaper cuts of meat
Baked penne

Baked penne with eggplant, tomatoes and cheese

Prep time 15 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Total time 45 minutes
This delicious and easy dish with baked penne, ground meat and lots of cheese is the perfect easy weeknight meal!
Oroz with feta and dill | insimoneskitchen.com

Orzo with feta, tomatoes and dill

Prep time 10 minutes
Total time 10 minutes
Halloumi and lentil salad

Halloumi and Lentil Salad

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
This super easy salad is delicious with the crunch of freshly fried halloumi, nutty lentils and juicy tomatoes. While being super simple it can also be easily adapted. Check the suggestions in the post!
tomato soup with gorgonzola

Tomato soup with gorgonzola cream

Prep time 15 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
√Super easy soup √Perfect for Christmas but also for summer √Festive recipe √Christmas recipe √Easy variation available √Perfect for blue cheese lovers
Blue cheese pasta salad

Blue cheese pasta salad with tomatoes

Prep time 5 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Total time 20 minutes
Delicious and super easy pasta salad with gorgonzola and tomatoes
Salad with grilled courgette

Grilled Courgette Salad with Feta and Tomatoes

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 5 minutes
Total time 15 minutes
If you're looking for a delicious way to eat courgette (or zucchini) than briefly grilling it is the perfect way to give it loads of flavor. Pair it with some salty feta and sweet tomatoes and you have a perfect salad.
Tomato curry with zucchini noodles

Tomato curry with zucchini noodles

Cooking time 1 hour
Total time 1 hour
It’s simple and so delicious you’ve got to try this. It’s also whole30 proof but make sure you use compliant curry paste for this!
mozzarella and tomato sandwich

Sandwich Tomato and Mozzarella with Homemade Pesto

Cooking time 10 minutes
Total time 10 minutes
It's the ultimate simplicity but so tasty! The key is using good quality mozzarella, sweet tomatoes and a good crusty bread. Homemade pesto seals the deal!
tomato rice recipe

Tomato rice with chicken and chorizo

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 50 minutes
Total time 1 hour
A perfect one pot dish that is easily served as a side or as a main
risoni salade met komkommer en tomaat

Risoni salad with cucumber and tomatoes

Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 12 minutes
Risoni is a very small pasta type and is also known as orzo
Chicory salad with tomatoes
5 from 1 vote

Belgian endive salad with tomatoes

Prep time 5 minutes
Cooking time 5 minutes
Total time 10 minutes
Belgian endive is one of my favorite vegetables. I love both the white and the red variety, as it is pretty versatile. This easy salad is made special by the use of banana in the dressing.

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About Simone van den Berg

Food photographer | Food- and travel blogger | Recipe development | Loves to cook, experiment with vegetables and most of all, loves to eat. Whenever I travel (and I do try to do that as often as possible) it's always about food too! Love exploring flavors around the world. Lives together with cats Humphrey and Buffy in the Netherlands.