Parmesan Baked Tomatoes
Juicy vine-ripened tomatoes topped with a golden, crunchy layer of rich Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your tomatoes: halve the tomatoes and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper on top of each tomato.
- Top with Parmesan cheese, spreading an even layer over each tomato half.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For variations, try mixing in fresh herbs, adding breadcrumbs for texture, or using different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Parmesan, Baked Tomatoes, Italian Side Dish, Easy Recipe, Vegetarian