Garden Fresh Scalloped Tomatoes...An In Season Recipe From Sweet Basil

INGREDIENTS

• about 3 lbs. of ripe tomatoes, cut into thin strips or diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. oregano, chopped
• 2 tbsp. thyme, chopped
• 2 banana peppers, chopped
• 1 cup  parmesan cheese, freshly grated (or freshly shredded) 
• 1/2 to 1 c. of water 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place a large saute pan over medium heat. 
3. Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, banana peppers, garlic, sugar, salt, and ground peppers in a large bowl. 
4.  Add the tomato mixture and water to saute pan, bring to a low boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat, stir in the herbs.
6. Pour the tomato mixture into a shallow (6 to 8 cup) baking dish. 
7. Sprinkle evenly with the Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is browned and the tomatoes are bubbly, and most liquid is gone.
9. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot or warm.

Enjoy!  

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Recipe post by Tisha Johnson Matthews, of Sweet Basil Farm & Gardens. Recipe and photos courtesy of Tisha Johnson Matthews, Sweet Basil Farms. Special thanks to J. David Matthews, of Barnesville, Georgia for support and patience with all that I try and test.