ארוחת ערב נעימה ליל כל הקדושים: מרק עגבניות ביתי + גבינה צלויה בצורת פנס

מצרכים

• 3 lb ripe tomatoes (Roma, plum, or mixed vine-ripened), halved
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 1 whole head garlic, top sliced off (plus 2 extra cloves if you like it punchy)
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock (start with 2½, add more if needed)
• 1 tsp sugar or a small pinch of baking soda if the tomatoes are very acidic
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half; oat milk works)
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• ½ cup packed fresh basil, plus extra leaves
• Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• Canned shortcut: Skip roasting fresh tomatoes. Use two 28-oz cans whole San Marzano tomatoes (crushed by hand) plus 1 lb fresh tomatoes or cherry tomatoes roasted with the onion and garlic for 25–30 minutes.

אופן ההכנה

1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed sheet pan, toss tomatoes (cut side up), onion, and the whole garlic head with olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 40–50 minutes until edges are browned and juices run.
2. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the head. Scrape everything—including pan juices—into a pot. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes so it darkens slightly.
3. Add stock, remaining salt, sugar, and basil. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth (immersion blender in the pot, or carefully in a regular blender in batches). Return to the pot.
5. Stir in cream and Parmesan off the heat or on very low. Taste. Add salt, a splash of balsamic, or a pinch more sugar if it tastes sharp. Thin with stock if needed.
6. Serve hot with extra basil, a drizzle of cream or olive oil, and Parmesan.
7. Grocery list
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