Gorgonzola Tomato Salad Food

GORGONZOLA-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes. (Makes it easier to grate).
• Grate the cheese into a small bowl. Add the parsley, shallot and basil, stirring gently to combine.
• Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving platter or on 6 individual salad plates. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the tomato slices.
• Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Beat with a wire whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC, GORGONZOLA AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a teaspoon or grapefruit spoon, remove the seeds from the tomatoes. Place the tomato halves, cut side down, on paper towels to drain, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Using clean hands, gently toss the drained tomato halves in the oil mixture until coated. Marinate the tomatoes for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and Gorgonzola cheese.
• Place the marinated tomato halves, cut side up, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Fill each tomato half with the bread crumb filling. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly softened and the underside of the tomatoes are brown.
• Arrange the cooked tomatoes on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

TOMATO & GORGONZOLA SALAD / APPETIZER

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes into 1/4" thick slices.
• Arrange on plate, top with sliced onion, gorgonzolla & dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• I cheat - to make the dressing I just add a couple dashes of balsamic vinegar to my favorite store bought oil & vinegar / Italian salad dressing.

PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and garlic and saute until clear, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in chopped tomatoes and basil.
• Cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat the butter with the Gorgonzola with a spoon, until blended.
• Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to the bite; drain well.
• Return pasta to pot.
• Whisk Gorgonzola mixture into tomato sauce.
• Add sauce to pasta and stir to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.