Roasted Tomatoes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
These chewy flavor packed tomatoes can be used to top a pizza, tossed in with your favorite pasta, or blended into you favorite sauce with the help of a food processor.
Ingredients
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- 1 quart of roma tomatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- fresh herbs, such as basil and oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Quarter the roma tomatoes. Remove seeds by sliding your fingers down the sides. Place on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Top with freshly ground pepper. Lightly chop fresh herbs and scatter over tomatoes.
- Place in oven for two hours. Remove and let cool. Store in air tight container like jar or freezer bag. Place in freezer for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this recipe roast Roma tomatoes at a low 250°F for two hours instead of a higher temperature?
The low-and-slow 250°F oven gently dries the tomatoes rather than cooking them quickly, producing the “chewy flavor packed tomatoes” the excerpt describes. A quick high-heat roast would soften and burst the tomatoes rather than concentrating and intensifying their flavor.
How should I store these roasted tomatoes, and how long do they keep?
The instructions say to let the tomatoes cool, then store them in an airtight container such as a jar or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to six months.
