List of tomato dishes

List of Tomato Dishes is a comprehensive compilation of culinary dishes that primarily use tomato as a key ingredient. Tomatoes, a major food crop grown all over the world, are versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes due to their unique flavor and texture.

Overview

Tomato is a fruit from the nightshade family native to western South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it's generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomatoes are a critical ingredient for many cuisines around the world, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine.

List of Tomato Dishes

Soups

• Tomato soup: A soup made with tomatoes as the primary ingredient. It may be served hot or cold in a bowl, and may be made in a variety of ways. It may be smooth in texture, and there are also recipes which include chunks of tomato, cream and chicken or vegetable stock.

Salads

• Caprese salad: A simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. It is usually arranged on a plate in restaurant practice.

Pasta Dishes

• Spaghetti Bolognese: An Italian dish that consists of spaghetti served with a sauce made from tomatoes, minced beef, garlic, wine and herbs.

Sauces

• Tomato sauce: A sauce made primarily from tomatoes, best known as a pasta sauce. It can also be used as a part of many other dishes like pizza, soup and salsa.

Stews

• Ratatouille: A French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice, and sometimes referred to as ratatouille niçoise.

Baked Dishes

• Pizza Margherita: A typical Neapolitan pizza, made with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt and extra-virgin olive oil.

See Also

• List of tomato cultivars
• List of vegetable dishes
• List of fruit dishes