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Three ways to cook with tomatoes: fresh basil bruschetta, roasted soup and speedy cherry tomato pasta.

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Quick overview

One ingredient, three ways to cook it. Below you’ll find quantities, servings, approximate times, and clear step-by-step instructions. Cooking times vary by appliance.

1. Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Serves: 4 · Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 350 g ripe tomatoes, finely diced
• 6 baguette slices
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 basil leaves, chopped
• ½ tsp fine salt
• Black pepper to taste

Method

1. Dice tomatoes and drain excess juices; mix with 1 tbsp oil, basil, salt and pepper.
2. Toast baguette slices until golden and rub lightly with the cut garlic clove.
3. Spoon tomatoes over warm toast, drizzle with remaining oil and serve immediately.

Tip: Add toppings just before serving to avoid soggy toast.

2. Rustic Roasted Tomato Soup

Serves: 4 · Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 700 g ripe tomatoes, halved
• 1 onion, quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 350 ml vegetable stock
• ½ tsp salt
• Black pepper and basil to taste

Method

1. Heat oven to 200°C (392°F). Place tomatoes, onion and garlic on baking tray.
2. Drizzle with oil; roast 30 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
3. Transfer to a blender with stock; blend carefully in batches until smooth.
4. Return to pot, simmer 5 minutes, season and finish with fresh basil.

Tip: For a thicker soup use slightly less stock.

3. Cherry Tomato Garlic Pasta

Serves: 3 · Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 240 g dry pasta
• 400 g cherry tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• Handful fresh basil
• 30 g Parmesan (optional)

Method

1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package, reserving 100 ml pasta water.
2. Meanwhile warm olive oil; sauté garlic gently for 30 seconds.
3. Add tomatoes, salt and chili, cook 10–12 minutes until tomatoes burst.
4. Toss with drained pasta, a splash of pasta water and basil; top with Parmesan if desired.

Tip: Reserve pasta water to create a glossy sauce without cream.

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