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Pesto-Parmesan Baked Tomatoes
Pesto-Parmesan Baked Tomatoes is made with tomatoes, basil pesto, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 3 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
medium tomatoes (halved)
In the method: Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray and top each with 1/2 teaspoon pesto and 1/2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
basil pesto (store bought or homemade)
In the method: Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray and top each with 1/2 teaspoon pesto and 1/2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
shredded Parmesan cheese
In the method: Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray and top each with 1/2 teaspoon pesto and 1/2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 4 medium tomatoes (halved)Ingredient note
Source: 4 teaspoons basil pesto (store bought or homemade)Ingredient note
Source: 5 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Roast the tomatoes until the Parmesan cheese is slightly browned and melted, about 18-20 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: skinnytaste.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.