Pan-Fried Tomatoes with Olive Oil, Garlic & Basil

Pan-Fried Tomatoes with Olive Oil, Garlic & Basil

When tomatoes are perfectly ripe, you don't need much to create a plate full of sunshine.

A few ripe tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, a creamy burrata and, above all, a characterful extra virgin olive oil: Picual 18:1.

Fresh, vegetal and vibrant, with distinctive tomato leaf notes, Picual 18:1 naturally complements ripe tomatoes and brings extra depth to this simple recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 ripe tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• Fresh basil
• 1 burrata
• Fleur de sel
• Black pepper
• Picual 18:1 extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Warm the olive oil with the garlic.
Pour a generous drizzle of Picual 18:1 into a pan and gently sauté the garlic.

2. Add the tomatoes.
Cut the tomatoes and add them to the pan.

3. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
Let the tomatoes cook gently until they become soft and slightly caramelised.

4. Add the basil.
Remove from the heat, add fresh basil leaves and season with fleur de sel and black pepper.

5. Serve.
Enjoy with toasted bread or serve alongside a creamy burrata.

6. The finishing touch:
Drizzle a little more Picual 18:1 over the dish just before serving.

Why choose Picual 18:1?

Picual 18:1 is a BIO extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from one olive variety. It is produced from green olives harvested early in the season in Córdoba, Andalusia. Its fresh, vegetal character and distinctive tomato leaf notes make it a natural match for tomatoes, vegetables, salads and fresh cheeses.

With 18:1, each olive variety is selected according to its maturity and aromatic profile in order to express its individual character. Picual is our vibrant, fresh and vegetal expression.

Ready to try it?

A few good ingredients, a simple recipe and a carefully selected olive oil: sometimes, that is all you need to create a beautiful dish.

Discover Picual 18:1 and bring its fresh, vegetal character to your everyday cooking.