Recipes using fresh tomatoes come in handy at any time during the summer. Tomatoes are plentiful this time of year, and farmers’ markets, vegetable stands, and home gardens offer red, ripe tomatoes by the bushel. These super delicious fruits (but you can call them vegetables if you want!) can be used in so many ways.

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Tasty Recipes That Use Fresh Tomatoes
Check out these recipes that use fresh tomatoes. Most of us can get tomatoes year-round, but there’s something special about summer tomatoes!
Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta (Vegan & Oil-Free)
Bright cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic and onions make this simple and elegant Tomato Basil Pasta really shine. Ready in just 20 minutes and oil-free, this vegan pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Fried Red Tomato Sandwich Easy Vegan Recipe
This Fried Red Tomato Sandwich is a ripe twist on the old favorite, Fried Green Tomatoes. Instead of green tomatoes, this recipe uses ripe, red tomatoes and fries (or bakes!) them into crunchy, juicy perfection. They're delicious alone but absolutely superb on some toasted bread with chive mayo sauce.
Tomato Refrigerator Jam
Use your juicy garden fresh tomatoes to make this flavorful tomato jam. learn the easy refrigerator jam method.
Simple Tomato Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is an Italian tomato and bread salad originally made from leftovers. This simple tomato Panzanella salad is made from a base of crusty sourdough or ciabatta bread, a mix of fresh diced tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette, and fresh basil.
Vegan Caprese Panini (with Tomatoes, Basil & Cashew Mozzarella)
A warm, flavourful panini filled with tomato, basil and an easy homemade vegan mozzarella
Fresh Tomato Soup with Roasted Tomatoes
Easy and delicious fresh Tomato Soup made from scratch with garden fresh tomatoes.
Vegan Tomato and Feta Pasta Salad
This Vegan Tomato and Feta Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to take to summertime potlucks, and it’s a great side dish for cookouts and picnics, too! This recipe uses fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and vegan feta cheese, and it’s super easy to make.
Tomato Avocado Toast [Vegan with GF Option] - Watch Learn Eat
This flavor-packed tomato avocado toast is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or lunch. Easy to prepare in about 5 minutes! Naturally vegan and easy to make gluten-free too.
San Marzano Sauce (Classic Marinara)
This easy San Marzano sauce is a classic Italian marinara sauce made with fresh or canned Roma tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. It’s ready in 30 minutes and can be frozen for later!
One-Pot Ratatouille in 30 minutes
If you have an abundance of tomato you should try this light French veggie stew most commonly known as Ratatouille.
Mango Habanero Salsa (Fire-Roasted)
This sweet and spicy mango habanero salsa is made with fire-roasted tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic mixed with mango, citrus juice, and fresh herbs. It’s a delicious summer snack!
Vegan Tomato & Roasted Vegetable Risotto
A creamy Tomato & Roasted Veg Risotto that is bursting with flavour. Vegan, no dairy and naturally gluten-free too.
Tomato Galette with Homemade Basil Pesto
An easy summer rustic tart that makes the most of ripe and juicy seasonal tomatoes.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Fresh Tomato Salsa is here for all of your snack time needs. Serve this homemade dip with tortilla chips or cut veggies as an appetizer, or use it as a taco topper.
Tomato Gazpacho Recipe
For a refreshing dish, make this tomato and cucumber gazpacho. This chilled soup is so refreshing on a hot day.
Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
This fresh tomato and beetroot soup is bursting with flavor and nutrition. It is quick and easy to make.
Easy Cucumber and Tomato Salad [Naturally Vegan]
This simple and flavorful cucumber and tomato salad is light, refreshing and takes just minutes to make with only a few ingredients. Perfect for serving as a summer side salad, a light lunch or an appetizer for pasta night all year long! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Tomato Salad With Gremolata
A refreshing tomato salad made with summer tomatoes and a simple dressing garnished with gremolata.
Tuscan Pomarola Tomato Sauce with Mixed Pasta.
Tuscan pomarola is a delicious traditional homemade tomato sauce from Tuscany. It can be made with a combination of different types of fresh tomatoes or with just one type.In this recipe, I have paired my sauce with mixed pasta (pasta mista). This is a brilliant and economical way to use up leftover dried pasta, although, here in Italy, you can also buy packets of pasta mista.
The Best Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Ever!
Once you try this recipe for spaghetti with tomato sauce by Michelin star Neapolitan chef Peppe Guida, you will never want to make this classic Italian pasta dish any other way!
Arjamolho recipe
Arjamoljo is a popular Portuguese cold soup, similar to gazpacho. It is easy to make and very refreshing in the hot summer days:
Simple Stewed Tomatoes Recipe
Simple stewed tomatoes with seasoning ideas and instructions. Make them the way you like them!
Vegan Ricotta Pasta
This creamy and refreshing Vegan Ricotta Pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes is not only insanely easy to make, but delicious and will please the whole family. Delicious cold or warm, this pasta is great for potlucks or leftovers--even great for picky eaters! Boost the flavors with lemon and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
Shirazi Salad (Salad-e Shirazi)
This Shirazi Salad recipe (also known as Salad-e Shirazi) is a minimalist foodies’ dream! It’s made with simple ingredients, requires little prep, and packs in a mouthful of flavour. Made with diced cucumber, tomato, and onion (in this case spring onion) mixed with fresh parsley and dried mint, then tossed in a fresh citrus making for a zesty, delicious and healthy salad.
Pa Amb Tomaquet - Traditional Catalan Tomato Tapa Recipe
A simple tapa from Barcelona. A traditional Catalan dish that celebrates the flavour of fresh tomatoes. It's quick to put together if you are serving tapas or just as a snack.
Homemade Ketchup In Just 5 Minutes!
Homemade ketchup in just 5 minutes - Super easy to make, rich in flavour and definitely healthier than the store-bought version.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta - Oven Roasted Goodness
Roasted cherry tomato pasta is a simple dish with complex flavor. Cherry tomatoes and garlic are roasted, tossed with al dente pasta, and finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.
Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe - The Kitchen Girl
Homemade Tomato Soup - Fresh tomatoes and a few pantry staples are all you need to satisfy your tomato soup cravings. This almost hands-free tomato soup recipe is made for Instant Pot or stove!
Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce
For a tomato sauce with a twist, try this roasted red pepper and tomato sauce. Super easy to make and so delicious on pasta and more.
How To Make Tomato Confit
Tomato Confit is a super easy side that can jazz up any kind of meal, and requires just 5 minutes prep. It's also gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes is easy, flavourful and loaded with fresh ingredients. It makes the perfect topping for pizza, meatballs or pasta dishes, and comes together in just one pot!
Zoodles with Creamy Vegan Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
These creamy vegan pesto zoodles are perfect with roasted tomatoes and white beans for a light lunch!
Bulgur Pilav (Burgul bi Banadoora / Tomato)
Bulgur pilav (burgul pilaf) is burgul in a fresh tomato base. A classic Lebanese (Middle Eastern) dish that is wholesome and hearty. This is my family’s recipe, which is vegan friendly and can be used as a rice alternative.
The Best Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Taco Bell Copycat)
These vegan crunch wraps are made with fresh tomatoes and cucumber for a delicious and healthy meal.
Air Fryer Parmesan Tomatoes
Air Fryer Parmesan Tomatoes are amazing! If you are looking for the perfect summer-baked tomato recipe, this one is the one, and it’s so easy to make and so flavorful!
Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
These Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are tangy, sweet and you’ll want to eat them like candy! They’re slow-roasted, which intensifies their sweet flavor, yet they’re a healthy addition to pasta, salads, and sandwiches. They’re beyond easy to make with just 3 ingredients!
Tomato & Arugula Balsamic Pasta Salad
Simple balsamic pasta salad with fresh cherry tomatoes, arugula and basil in an easy vinaigrette. Serve as a side dish or light meal. | Gluten-Free + Vegan
Heirloom Tomato Eggplant Pasta Sauce - Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian
Whether you’ve got oodles of tomatoes growing in your garden, or you brought back some doozies from the farmers market, you can make the most amazing, delicious, and nutritious pasta sauce in the world out of your own kitchen.
Roasted Tomato Soup
This Roasted Tomato Soup recipe is a creamy, rich, and flavorful concoction made of fresh ingredients. The tomatoes, onions, and garlic are roasted to provide a deep, smoky flavor that is irresistible! The prep is quick, the ingredients are simple and it takes just 30 minutes to cook.
French Tomato Coulis + How to can it | MasalaHerb.com
A tomato coulis is a thinned down sauce. It's prepared from scratch, canned, and used as a base for soups and sauces.
Georgian Salad Recipe with Walnut Dressing
This tomato and cucumber salad with a unique walnut dressing is a common accompaniment to Georgian dishes all over the country. Delightfully fresh and easy to make, you're sure to love this salad!
Cherry Tomato Pasta
In just 30 minutes you can have this restaurant-worthy Cherry Tomato Pasta on your table. The sauce is so easy to make, yet the deep flavor will blow you away!
Vegan One Pot Pasta (Dairy-free, Meatless)
This vegan one pot pasta is filled with spinach, tomatoes and broccoli. It's creamy, flavourful and such a time-saver!
Creamy Homemade Tomato Soup
This rich and creamy Homemade Tomato Soup is made with a can of San Marzano Tomatoes, fresh and roasted Roma Tomatoes, then thickened with pine nuts.
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
This delicious and easy roasted tomato basil soup is made with fresh tomatoes and basil. It's great for dinner or as a starter for your holiday meal.
Instant Pot Puttanesca Pasta Recipe
This tasty and delicious pasta puttanesca combines an array of flavors to create a tasty vegan dish that the whole family can enjoy.
Hummus Stuffed Zucchini
This hummus-stuffed zucchini is topped with simple bruschetta and toasted panko basil crumb. It’s the perfect side dish to enjoy all summer.
Easy Tomato Sauce: Capture The Taste of Summer
If you’ve never made tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes before, this recipe is a good place to start. It takes a little time to cook, but the preparation is easy.
South Indian Tomato Rice - Instant pot and stovetop (V and GF)
Tomato rice is an easy, simple lunch recipe you can make on busy days. This is a spicy, flavorful rice recipe that is perfect for lunch boxes too. The main ingredients are tomato and a few spice powders.
Easy Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell Copycat)
This vegan Crunchwrap supreme is a Taco Bell copycat and super easy to make! Made with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, vegan sour cream, tortillas and just a few other things, you can whip it up quickly with what you have around your vegan kitchen!
Cucumber Tomato Salad
This tomato and cucumber salad is fun and easy to scramble up. It is fresh and healthy.
Spicy Rosemary Tomato Peach Chutney
This spicy rosemary tomato peach chutney is sweet and tangy with a hint of spice. It’s perfect spread on bread as an appetizer or sandwich condiment.
Best Tomato Thokku/ How to make Tomato Thokku
Tomato pickle is a great choice to take along when you travel. It is best paired with Idli/ dosa, curd rice or chapathi. Learn how to make this spicy and tangy thokku and also the tips to store this thokku for a long time.
Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a bounty of fresh vegetables roasted in a rich tomato sauce, delivering the most incredible side or main dish. Super healthy, filling, absolutely delicious.
Spicy Tomato Juice (8 Vegetables!)
This Spicy Tomato Juice is a delicious, sippable way to get your veggies! The perfect balance of earthy and sweet, with a subtle kick of spicy heat. So good!
Slow Roasted Tomatoes + Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes are made with 10 minutes of prep and just 4 ingredients. Full of amazing flavor, these make a delicious appetizer, side dish or main meal add-in. A great way to preserve your farmers’ market or summer bounty.
Homemade Spiced Tomato Ketchup
Homemade Tomato Ketchup is an easy and delicious spread or dip that is easy to whip up with a few simple everyday ingredient, tastes better than store-bought and loved by the whole family
Vegan BLT
This vegan BLT has homemade marinated smoky maple tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato and vegan mayo. The best simple vegan sandwich recipe!
Fregola Pasta w/ Cherry Tomatoes & Basil
Fregola Pasta w/ Cherry Tomatoes and Basil is a quick and easy one-pot recipe that works as a side dish or a light meal all on it’s own.
Pasta with Tomatoes and Lemon
Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, lemon, olive oil, capers and sea salt… it is heaven on a plate. This Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes and Lemon only takes five minutes to prep, less than five minutes to cook!
Easy Vegan Tomato Quiche
Simple vegan tomato quiche made with only 6 ingredients (plus water + spices). It has a classic shortcrust base, creamy tofu filling and sweet roast tomatoes.
Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe with roasted fresh tomatoes
A spicy homemade Arrabbiata Sauce made from roasted fresh tomatoes. Perfect for homegrown tomatoes, take your pasta dinner to the next level!
Instant Andhra Style Tomato Pickle
Summer is not complete without making a batch of Tomato Pickle. This Instant Andhra Style Tomato Pickle is full of flavor and the addition of garlic takes it to the next level.
Instant Pot Tomato Biriyani
A quick and easy rice recipe (takes just about 30 minutes) to make with fresh homegrown tomatoes. This Instant Pot Tomato Biriyani is a great one-pot meal to make for weeknight dinner or to pack for a lunch box.
Panzanella Salad {Tomato and Bread Salad}
This classic Panzanella is a must-make tomato and bread salad! With crusty bread, fresh garden vegetables, and a simple, light homemade vinaigrette dressing, it’s the perfect recipe for get-togethers or a casual family dinner at home.
Easy Whole30 Salsa (Paleo)
This homemade salsa is so fresh, flavorful, and tasty. It is great with chips, tacos, and more!
Tomato-Onion Relish | Instant Pot Tomato Onion Thokku
A delicious and versatile tomato-onion relish recipe in Instant Pot.
Vegan Italian Pasta Salad
This easy vegan Italian pasta salad recipe has a homemade Italian dressing, black olives, peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and parsley!
How to Make Homemade Tomato Puree (Step-by-step Recipe)
This tomato puree is easy to do from scratch and store. Perfect for soups, curries, and sauces. Try it.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Cool, light, sweet, and refreshing – this watermelon gazpacho is the perfect vegan starter. It is simple, made with fresh ingredients, lots of tomatoes, and is very easy to make!
Easiest Ever Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
This easy delicious Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup recipe is a Panera Bread Copycat. Bursting with flavors of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Smooth, creamy, naturally thickened & freezer friendly this fall comfort soup is a great way to use that harvest of fresh tomatoes
Vegan Creamy Tomato Coconut Pasta Recipe
Vegan Creamy Tomato Coconut Pasta – One that is ridiculously easy to make and mess around with, if you’re into vegan, creamy pastas!
Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe (Indian style spaghetti recipe)
Spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce - This is the fusion dish with Indian touch on Italian Pasta recipe. I am saying this because this spicy sauce is made with Indian spices.
Vegan Spinach Quiche
This delicious cheesy vegan spinach quiche is perfect for a hearty and homemade breakfast! Filling and full of flavor all on top of a flaky pie crust.
Instant Pot Marinara Sauce / Spaghetti Sauce
Instant Pot Homemade Marinara Sauce is an easy marinara sauce recipe that is a must have in every kitchen. Made with only fresh tomatoes, minus all artificial ingredients and sugar. This Spaghetti Sauce is perfect for any Italian meal, pizza, pasta or even soups.
Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo Recipe) • Happy Kitchen
Fresh and delicious!
Homemade Salsa in Five Minutes
This homemade salsa recipe gives you perfectly blended salsa in a matter of minutes! It is made with Roma tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, habaneros, and a few other simple ingredients. Eat it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos!
Chickpea Avocado Sandwich
This vegan chickpea and avocado sandwich is packed with protein and full of cilantro, celery, dill, green onion, lime and more! The perfect lunch recipe!

Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.