Pan Seared Tomatoes with melted mozzarella

Name: Pan Seared Tomatoes with melted mozzarella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Tomatoes, Roma or Large beefsteak tomato; 2 tbsp Basil, fresh chopped; 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated; Salt and Black Pepper, to taste; 1/2-1 tsp Sugar, or more per taste

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Pan seared tomatoes with basil and melted mozzarella sings on many nodes like a warm caprese salad. Tomatoes when pan seared release natural sweetness and wonderful tangy flavor. Addition of a pinch of sugar balances out the tomatoes acidity. Tomatoes and basil were always perfect together and melted cheese on top makes this a perfect savory side dish. Serve it with grilled chicken or lamb or with toasted rustic artesian bread.

Pairing Ideas:

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Pan Seared Tomatoes with melted mozzarella

Total Time: 20 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Cuisine: Italian Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Salad Difficulty: Easy

Yields: 2 servings Serves: 2

Notes: Serving Size - 2-3 thick round slices of tomatoes. SEE PRINTABLE RECIPE

Ingredients

2 Tomatoes (Roma or Large beefsteak tomato)
2 tbsp Basil (fresh chopped)
1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
1/2-1 tsp Sugar (or more per taste)

Directions

1. Cut beefsteak tomatoes to 1 inch thick slices. If using Roma tomatoes, just cut in half.
2. Heat oil in a pan, sprinkle 1-2 pinch sugar on one cut side of tomato and place in pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the other side. Let it sear in pan till bottom is caramelized.
3. Turn the tomato upside down and sprinkle salt, pepper and cheese on the caramelized side.
4. Cover the pan with lid and cook till cheese starts to melt. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot.