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Roasted Tomatoes

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A long turn in the oven gives these juicy plum tomatoes good caramelization, lending sweetness to their robust flavor.

Cooks' note:

Tomatoes can be roasted 2 hours ahead and cooled completely, then kept, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature. Reheat in shallow baking pan in a preheated 350°F oven until tomatoes are heated through, about 10 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/4 HR

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Olive oil for greasing pan plus additional for drizzling (optional)
6 large plum tomatoes (1 1/2 lb), halved lengthwise
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a shallow baking pan.

    Step 2

    Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in 1 layer in pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Roast tomatoes until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown on bottom, about 1 hour. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm, covered with tented foil (do not let foil touch tomatoes), until ready to serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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