52 tomato recipes

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These recipes use up fresh tomatoes and if you've still got some leftover why not try our recipes made with homemade passata. If you're looking for ways to use up tinned tomatoes, we also have lots of ideas.

Easy tomato recipes

Tomatoes’ sweet, tangy flavours are muted when chilled so it’s always best to store them at room temperature if they’re not very ripe. If you do need to store them in the fridge, bring them to room temp 30 minutes before eating.

Tomato soup

This fresh Dutch tomato soup made with very ripe plum or vine tomatoes was inspired by an incredibly rich bowl of tomato soup served at Café de Jaren in Amsterdam.

Tomato pasta sauce

Ripe tomatoes, garlic, decent extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil and a little black pepper is all you need to make a rich and fragrant spaghetti sauce.

Tomato salsa

Chargrill your tomatoes and combine with jalapeño chillies to make for a smoky salsa. This is best served in big bowls with plenty of tortilla chips for dunking.

Tomato risotto

Make the most of chopped tomatoes in this simple tomato risotto, packed with Italian flavours such as basil and parmesan.

Tomato manchego tart

Heirloom tomatoes are mixed with crème fraiche, manchego and thyme in this savoury tart, with a paprika-flavoured crust for wow factor.

Creamy tomato pasta

Use up a glut of tomatoes by roasting them until saucy, then stir in mascarpone and serve tossed in pasta for an easy weeknight meal.

Caprese salad

With sweet tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, this fresh caprese salad makes for a light, summery lunch.

Halloumi pasta with tomato-almond pesto

Combine toasted almonds with fresh basil, juicy cherry tomatoes and golden sultanas for a twist on classic pesto to stir through orecchiette.

Grilled mango, tomato and burrata platter

A joyful, vibrant mix of heritage tomatoes, smooth burrata, grilled mango and a lime chilli dressing. Perfect for a sharing lunch al fresco.

Tomato salad

This recipe for tomato salad with feta sees the vine tomatoes marinated in olive oil, sherry vinegar and feta. It makes a quick and easy vegetarian meal for two or tasty lunch to take to work.

Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a soup made of raw vegetables normally served cold. This simple fresh tomato recipe uses cucumber, red pepper and red onion on a plum tomato base. Why not serve with a crusty baguette?

Tomato and basil pasta

Pasta and sauce all cooked in one pot? Sounds mad but it works! Fresh tomatoes and basil leaves go into the water with the pasta in this ingenious recipe, which is all cooked in one go.

Tomato tarte tatin

Encase juicy cherry tomatoes in crisp, golden pastry to make this show-stopping savoury version of the classic French tart.

Tomato pasta bake

Check out our veggie pasta bake with juicy chopped tomatoes, nutty parmesan and creamy mozzarella. This super simple recipe is ready in less than an hour, an easy mid-week filler for all the family

Pan con tomate

Mornings in Spain often start with 'pan con tomate' (toast slathered with tomato and garlic purée). Use British tomatoes in this deconstructed version.

Salsa bandera (pico de gallo)

Also known as 'pico de gallo' or 'salsa mexicana', the green, red and white of the dish reflects the colours of the Mexican flag.

Hungarian lecsó

Peppers, onions and tomatoes meet in this traditional Hungarian stew, brought to you by chef Levente Koppány.

Roasted tomato orzo

Impress your vegan friends with this vibrant sharing pasta dish starring fresh tomatoes and served with a zesty herby salsa.

Tomato and tuna salad

Tomatoes and Kalamata olives add real colour and flavour to this vibrant Mediterranean-style tuna salad.

Chilli crab spaghetti

Make a glossy, umami-rich tomato sauce to coat spaghetti, uplifted with salty seafood depth from both white and brown cooked crab meat.

Tomato chutney

Use up a glut of ripe summer tomatoes in this refreshing chutney with zingy ginger spices. It makes the perfect accompaniment to a cheeseboard

Check out our chutney recipes for more preservation inspiration.

Lemon, spinach and cherry tomato pilaf

Packed with juicy tomatoes, subtle perfume flavours and zesty preserved lemons, this vegan pilaf is a hearty all-in-one midweek meal for the family to enjoy.

Tomato tart

Check out this vibrant tomato tart with moreish olive-oil pastry. Olive oil pastry can be a bit crumbly to work with but just patch up any holes with extra pastry. It cooks to a much paler colour than classic butter pastry yet the finished texture is lovely and flaky.

Mussel and tomato chowder

Try our light, tomato-based chowder with mussels and fresh cherry tomatoes, plus a dash of tabasco for extra punch.

Roasted cherry tomatoes

Check out our vibrant cherry tomato recipe roasted in olive oil. Serve this warm, smooshed onto big hunks of crusty sourdough (also great for dipping into the infused oil).

Chicken cacciatore

Make this simple yet scrumptious chicken recipe with rich cherry tomato sauce for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve with a short pasta such as fusilli, or a big bowl of potatoes roasted with olive oil and rosemary

Spicy tomato salad with burrata

With the spice of the 'nduja, the crunch and freshness of the vibrant tomatoes, and the creamy indulgent burrata, this fresh tomato salad is a great summer starter

Casarecce with tomato sauce

This vegan casarecce with raw tomato sauce recipe is super simple and only takes 15 minutes to make. Casarecce is a twisted short pasta that retains a good bite, perfect for simple pasta dishes.

Tomato and goat's cheese salad

Tommy Banks’ fresh tomato starter was on Great British Menu 2017. In the Oldstead heights, he created a starter of fresh seasonal tomatoes topped with frozen grated goat’s cheese and a tomato consommé poured over the top, inspired by the celebration of midsummer.

Slow-roasted tomato tartines

Something magical happens inside the oven with this recipe – the tomato flavour intensifies ten-fold to the point where it’s almost jammy

Tomato and asparagus tart

Try our vegetarian tart recipe, topped with vibrant tomatoes and asparagus, for an easy vegetarian entertaining idea. Make more of our summery savoury tart recipes.

Heritage tomato and pangritata salad

Check out this super vibrant and juicy tomato recipe from chef Jon Beeharry's restaurant in East London, Sapling. At Sapling, this salad is served with shiso leaves but mint will work just as well.

Slow-cooked squid with olives and tomatoes

This easy recipe needs a little TLC to put together but it's well worth the effort! For the ultimate comfort food, serve this herby tomato fish dish with a hunk of freshly toasted ciabatta. This is easily one of our best ever tomato sauce recipes, and it will help you use up any leftover tomatoes you may have.

Prosciutto, borlotti and roast tomato salad

Our recipe for prosciutto, borlotti and roast tomato salad is super easy to throw together and comes in at under 500 calories. What is even better is that this fresh tomato salad recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes. We think it's perfect for a midweek lunch or dinner.

Tomato and ricotta tart

Check out this super easy tomato tart recipe with flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta and fresh basil. Serve with salad for a simple veggie midweek meal.

Creamy tomato soup

Check out our tomato soup recipe with cheesy marmite sourdough dippers. This easy vegetarian soup is enough to serve four and ready in 30 minutes

Cod and tomato traybake

Our recipe for cod, fresh cherry tomato and green olive tray roast is so quick and easy to prepare but looks impressive when you pull it out of the oven. This simple tomato recipe is bursting with flavour and couldn't be easier. This dish is perfect when served with a big bowl of buttered orzo, sounds good right? Why not also try a chicken traybake or one of our vegetarian tray roasts?

Ratatouille with crisp garlic sourdough

Our best ratatouille recipe; packed with tomatoes, aubergine, courgettes and red pepper. It's dead easy to make and feeds four. Serve alongside sourdough with a kick of garlic.

Cod with tomato bean stew

This cod with tomato bean stew is a quick and healthy midweek meal. Less than 400 calories this dish is light and full of flavour.

Steak, tomato and olive salad

Try our super succulent steak, fresh tomato and olive salad recipe. It's quick, easy and full of flavour. It is one of our most simple tomato recipes that can be ready to serve in 15 minutes. This rustic looking meal is perfect for a simple midweek meal. To complement the home-made style, tear off a generous serving of crusty bread to serve with this fresh tomato recipe.

Veal-Stuffed Tomatoes

Our recipe for veal-stuffed tomatoes from London restaurant Sardine is a lovely dish to have on your table as part of a lunch spread, or as a light supper. It is such a simple tomato recipe, with an exciting twist that will impress your guests.

Goat’s cheese, olive and tomato tart

Our goat's cheese recipe is a simple tomato recipe that tastes as good as it looks. It's fresh, it's light, made with creamy goat's cheese and fresh tomatoes. Enough said. Whip up this impressive looking tart for a night with friends at your next dinner party.

Spicy tomato soup

This filling tomato soup really packs a punch, thanks to all that chipotle paste. Add plenty of fresh ginger for even more warmth

Courgetti with pesto and balsamic tomatoes

Who needs pasta when you can have spiralized courgette? Try our easy courgetti recipe, made with baby plum tomatoes, garlic, pesto, pine nuts and a lot of courgette noodles. We are made about spiralizing, so we've created a list of our favourite courgetti recipes.

Indian-spiced mackerel with heirloom tomato salad

Our recipe for Indian-spiced mackerel with heirloom tomato salad is low calorie, gluten-free and ready in just 20 minutes. The beautiful tones from the Indian-spiced mackerel add a bit of a kick to this fresh tomato recipe. This is one of our most simple tomato recipes but is perfect when hosting friends on a summer evening.

Baked feta with cherry tomatoes and garlic toast

Our recipe for baked feta with cherry tomatoes and garlic toast is quick and easy to make, vegetarian and under 500 calories. Who doesn't like low calorie, but delicious food!? This simple tomato recipe makes a perfect dish for a sunny weekend meal in the garden.

Pappardelle with tomato and shallot sauce

This recipe for papperdelle with buttery tomato and shallot sauce is a quick, simple, vegetarian meal. It is hard to find a recipe that is super fresh but also warm and filling. Our recipe will use up all those fresh tomatoes, packing your dish with goodness. It will also create a warming tomato sauce that is comforting and fulfilling. Top it will basil to accentuate all those wonderful flavours. For more of our favourite vegetarian recipes look no further.

Ethiopian Salata Dakwa

Recreate this fresh Ethiopian salad for your next weekday lunch – you can also add hard-boiled eggs to bulk it out.

Creamy lamb and tomato curry

This creamy lamb and tomato curry recipe is a great one to have on hand midweek, or a Friday fake-away special. It may take a little longer, but it's totally worth it and it's really easy. A perfectly simple tomato recipe that promotes big flavours with minimal effort - it's a winner for us! Curry night? Try our recipes.

Baked hasselback tomatoes

Our recipe for baked hasselback tomatoes is ready in under an hour, super easy, and makes a great side dish. This dish combines classic flavours that everyone will love. It uses fresh tomatoes and makes for an incredibly simple recipe that puts the juicy, fresh tomato in the spotlight.

Linguine with creamy tomato, rosemary and caper sauce

This recipe for linguine with creamy tomato, rosemary and caper sauce is super simple but delicious. It's ready in just 30 minutes, so makes for a great, speedy veggie supper.