baked tomatoes
Delicious oven-baked plum tomatoes infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect as a flavorful sauce or side dish that fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 lbs plum tomatoes halved and stem removed
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 450º F.
- Pour olive oil onto two large rimmed baking sheets; add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally and remove the stems.
- Toss the tomatoes with the oil and seasonings, then place cut side down on the baking sheets.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 30 minutes until softened and edges start to wrinkle.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Remove and discard skins and herbs, then coarsely chop the tomatoes.
- Adjust salt if needed and serve immediately or store in a jar for later use.
Notes
This baked tomato sauce is great as a base for pasta dishes, soups, or as a savory spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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