Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • Extra-virgin olive oil to taste (about 1/3 cup)
  • Chopped fresh basil leaves to taste (about 1/4 cup)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ pound imported Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (pignoli)
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      421 calories; 37 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 18 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 14 grams protein; 42 milligrams cholesterol; 659 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 to 6 servings as an appetizer or side dish

Preparation

  1. Arrange the tomato slices on 4 to 6 plates, drizzle some olive oil over them and sprinkle them with basil and black pepper.
  2. Crumble the Gorgonzola and distribute it over the tops of all the slices. Do the same with the pine nuts. Sprinkle on the remaining olive oil and serve.

10 minutes

Dining and Cooking