Best 6 Cheesy Tomato And Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our collection of cheesy tomato and cheese sauce recipes, offering a range of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic combination of tangy tomatoes and melted cheese to unique variations with a burst of herbs, spices, and vegetables, these sauces are versatile accompaniments to various dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, our recipes have got you covered. Dive into the cheesy goodness and elevate your pasta, pizza, or vegetables to the next level.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE



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Tomato Cheese Sauce!! a must have tangy and creamy condiment to make tempting pasta and spaghetti. It can be easily made with fresh tomato, cheese, garlic and Italian herbs and spices and generally used in many Italian food preparations. Learn how to make creamy and yummy tomato cheese pasta sauce with this recipe and make your pasta, spaghetti and pizza simply irresistible.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large Ripe Tomatoes, finely chopped
1 Bay Leaf
1 Garlic clove, finely chopped
1 pinch Ground Parsley
1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
1 pinch Red Pepper (chilli) Flakes
3 teaspoons grated Cheddar Cheese
1 pinch Dried Oregano
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Directions:Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add bay leaf and chopped garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds.Add chopped tomatoes, ground parsley, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes and salt. Mix well and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes while stirring occasionally in between.Add grated cheddar cheese and mix well. Cook on low flame until it melts.Mix well and turn off heat. Remove and discard bay leaf from prepared sauce.Add dried oregano and mix well.Tangy and creamy tomato sauce with cheese is ready to be used for preparing pasta or pizza.

EASY CHEESY-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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This vegetarian pasta sauce counts as your 5-a-day, it is very healthy, includes and does not take long to make. A great recipe for pasta, baked or roasted potatoes and red meat. It can also liven up a barbecue, using fresh tomatoes and basil leaves.

Provided by natatasmoments01

Time 10m

Yield Serves 3

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium-sized non-stick saucepan and gently cook the onion and the cherry tomatoes, then add the garlic until it becomes slightly golden. After this, add the tin of chopped tomatoes. Tip in the celery and grapes (optional: olives). Allow these to cook until they are slightly soft. Then add the grated cheese, allow this to melt into the sauce.
  • Allow the sauce to cook for a further 1 minute. Season it to your preference, then serve in bowls topped with basil leaves and the shaved Parmesan and an extra teaspoon of olive oil.

CHEESY TOMATO BAKED GNOCCHI RECIPE



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This easy Cheesy Tomato Baked Gnocchi Recipe made with 2 types of cheese and a perfectly spiced tomato sauce, it's about as good as you can get.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Gnocchi ((homemade or store-bought store-bought))
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup tomato purée (passata)
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove small garlic chopped
3/4 - 1 cup shredded firm Mozzarella ((Fontina or Gruyere cheese))
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C), lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium/large pan, add the olive oil, garlic, purée, water, oregano, basil, and salt. Stir to combine, on medium heat cook until thickened (not too thick), approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • While sauce is cooking, cook the gnocchi in the boiling salted water, just until they float to the surface, approximately 30 seconds, drain immediately, do not rinse.
  • When sauce has thickened add the gnocchi and toss gently, place in the prepared baking pan, top with the shredded Mozzarella and then the grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 5 minutes then raise heat and broil for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese has browned, (watch it doesn't burn). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 859 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BAKED POLENTA IN TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe is quite forgiving in that there's plenty of wiggle room to play. Use whatever herbs and cheeses you have on hand, for example, adjust the spice levels as preferred, and opt for fresh tomatoes if they're in season, or chopped canned tomatoes instead of whole. You can also veganize the dish entirely by using a nondairy milk and vegan cheese, adding some nutritional yeast if you like. This hearty main needs nothing more than some lightly cooked greens to eat alongside.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 3/4 cups/660 milliliters whole milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups/200 grams instant polenta
2/3 cup/60 grams roughly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup/60 milliliters olive oil
2 small yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups/360 grams)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 packed cup/10 grams fresh oregano leaves
2 (14-ounce/410-gram) cans (tins) plum tomatoes, roughly crushed by hand
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
7 ounces/200 grams fontina cheese or buffalo mozzarella, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup/30 grams finely grated Parmesan
2 scant tablespoons/5 grams finely chopped fresh parsley
1/3 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cut out a piece of parchment paper about 16-by-12 inches/40-by-30 centimeters in size and lay onto a clean work surface.
  • Prepare the polenta: Add the milk, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper to a medium saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the polenta, whisking continuously, until completely incorporated and there are no lumps. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring all the while with a spatula. When cooked, the mixture should pull away from the sides of the pan and be quite thick.
  • Add the Parmesan, stirring for another 30 seconds to melt. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to the parchment paper. Use your hands to quickly shape the polenta into a large cylindrical shape, about 13-inches/32-centimeters long. Use the parchment paper to help you tighten the cylinder and then gently roll the whole thing in the paper, tightening as you go, then twisting in opposite directions at both ends. Refrigerate to set for about 1 hour, or longer if time allows.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Add the olive oil to a large, ovenproof cast-iron pan that is roughly 11-inches/28-centimeters wide, and heat over medium-high. Once hot, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes, or until softened and lightly colored.
  • Stir in the garlic, red-pepper flakes and oregano, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, sugar, a scant 1/2 cup/100 milliliters water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high. Turn the heat down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Set aside until needed.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees Celsius.
  • Gently unwrap the chilled polenta and transfer to a cutting board. Trim about 1 inch/2 to 3 centimeters off the ends and then cut the polenta into 24 (1-centimeter-thick) slices.
  • Top the tomato sauce evenly with the sliced fontina, then fan out the polenta slices, overlapping slightly, so that they're spiraled to cover the top, leaving a 1-centimeter gap from the edge of the pan. Drizzle the polenta with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until polenta is golden in places and the sauce is bubbling. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes to settle.
  • While the polenta cools, in a small bowl combine all the topping ingredients. Sprinkle a handful of the topping over the polenta and serve the remaining in a bowl alongside. Serve warm.

RIGATONI WITH SPICY TOMATO AND CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Susanne Solberg

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Spring     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 cup milk (do not use lowfat or nonfat)
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can tomatoes, drained, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup grated Romano
1 pound rigatoni pasta, freshly cooked
Additional grated Romano

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper and oregano and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and 1 cup Romano and stir until melted and well blended. Pour sauce over rigatoni. Toss thoroughly. Serve, passing additional Romano separately.

TOMATO N CHEESE PASTA



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Garlic, basil and oregano add pizzazz to this savory side dish. The pasta is tender and moist, and there's plenty of cheese flavor. I like to serve it alongside steaks or chicken. -Dawn Dhooghe Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked small tube pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into saucepan., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • If you like a smooth sauce, blend it with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Add a pinch of sugar to the sauce to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer over low heat. You can also add a cornstarch slurry or a roux to thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, or use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This cheesy tomato and cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night, and it's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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