Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Garlic
Description
This roasted Roma tomatoes and garlic recipe makes a fantastic side dish for homemade macaroni and cheese and Italian pasta dishes.
Ingredients
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8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
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12 cloves garlic, peeled
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Place tomato halves snugly side by side in a shallow baking dish. Insert whole cloves of garlic between tomatoes. Brush olive oil over the top and sprinkle with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until tomatoes have softened and are sizzling in the pan with the edges slightly charred, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.