oasted tomatoes have so much amazing flavor, the roasting process makes the tomatoes sweeter and intensifies the flavor. Add them to soups, sauces, pasta dishes or just eaten like candy.
1tsp fresh herbschopped, such as thyme, marjoram and oregano
1/8tspsalt and pepper
Roma Tomatoes
3-4 lbs Roma tomatoes
2Tbspolive oil
1/2tspcoarse salt
1/2tsppepper
6clovesgarlicoptional
3-4tspfresh herbschopped, such as thyme, marjoram and oregano
Instructions
Cherry Tomatoes
Slice tomatoes in half
Add in oil, garlic, herbs and salt and pepper
Spread on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet
Roast in oven at 400 degree F for approximately 20 minutes or until tomatoes reach desired doneness.
Time will vary depending on size of tomato.
Roma Tomatoes
Slice tomatoes in half or in quarters if they are larger.
Place cut side up on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet
Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with chopped garlic and herbs if desired.
Roast in a 400 degree F oven for 50-60 minutes, depending on size of tomato and desired doneness.
Notes
You can roast any size, shape or type of tomato. My two favorites to roast are cherry tomatoes and roma tomatoes. You can also use grape tomatoes, plum tomatoes The roasting time will just be longer for bigger, meatier tomatoes.