Oct 17, 2007

Shaker Scalloped Tomatoes

Credit: Christopher Hirsheimer

SERVES 2 – 4

This simple Shaker dish showcases the zesty flavor of the tomatoes.

4 tbsp. melted butter
1 small yellow onion, peeled and minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 28-oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes
1 tsp. sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place 1 tbsp. of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and parsley and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, lightly butter a baking dish. Drain tomatoes. Squeeze tomatoes very gently to release a little of their liquid, then arrange in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with sugar.

3. Scatter onions and parsley over tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss bread crumbs with remaining 3 tbsp. of butter in a small bowl and sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #50

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Ratings & Reviews (1)

by P.GADSBY on 2012-08-18

I thought the recipes were supposed to be for fresh ripe tomatoes...this recipe uses canned.

Shaker Scalloped Tomatoes Reviewed by P.GADSBY on Jan 6. I thought the recipes were supposed to be for fresh ripe tomatoes...this recipe uses canned. Rating: