Shop 3 lb firm, ripe plum tomatoes 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh basil 1 sm red onion 1 sm head garlic 1 sm pkg soft goat cheese 1 container (16 oz) 1% cottage cheese 1 lb halibut 8 oz lasagna noodles 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth Red wine vinegar Olive oil 1 sm jar kalamata olives 1 sm jar capers Kosher salt
[sidebar]1. Make this first: Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
3 lb firm, ripe plum tomatoes (20-24), trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 Tbsp minced garlic 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp olive oil (preferably extra virgin) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper COOK TIME: 5 hours SERVINGS: 8 (4 c total)
- PREHEAT oven to 250°F.
- LINE 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Place tomatoes cut-side up on pans.
- SPRINKLE garlic and thyme on each and drizzle with oil, spreading over surface with fingertips. Season with salt and pepper and roast 4 to 5 hours until dried but still moist.
- REFRIGERATE leftovers in airtight container up to a week. NUTRITION (per serving) 71 cal, 1 g pro, 7 g carb, 4 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 2 g fiber, 248 mg sodium[pagebreak]
2. Make it Italian: Tomato and Goat Cheese Manicotti
8 oz lasagna noodles (8 noodles) 2 c 1% cottage cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c julienned basil leaves 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 c Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, chopped 2/3 c low-sodium chicken broth 2 oz soft goat cheese, divided COOK TIME: 35 minutes SERVINGS: 8
- PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook, stirring, 6 minutes. Drain in single layer on towel.
- WHISK together cottage cheese, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
- COMBINE tomatoes, broth, and half of the goat cheese in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- COAT small baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 4 cup of the tomato sauce on bottom. Spread 1/4 cup of the cottage cheese mixture onto one noodle, leaving 1" margin on one end. Roll up pasta from other end. Place seam-side down in dish. Repeat with remaining noodles.
- POUR remaining sauce over top (cover all surfaces), and dot with remaining 1 ounce goat cheese. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. NUTRITION (per serving) 203 cal, 13 g pro, 27 g carb, 5 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 2 g fiber, 447 mg sodium
3. Make it Mediterranean: Grilled Halibut with Roasted-Tomato Tapenade
1/2 c Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, chopped 3 kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped 1 Tbsp drained capers, finely chopped 1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1 lb halibut 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper COOK TIME: 15 minutes SERVINGS: 4
- MAKE tapenade: Combine tomatoes, olives, capers, onion, and vinegar in small bowl. Set aside.
- PREHEAT grill to medium. Brush halibut with oil to lightly coat, and season with salt and pepper. Grill 6 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until center of fish is just opaque.
- SPOON tapenade over top of fish. NUTRITION (per serving) 167 cal, 24 g pro, 2 g carb, 6 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 36 mg chol, 1 g fiber, 353 mg sodium More from Prevention: 6 Tasty Tomato Recipes