Food & Recipes

Roasted Tomatoes

a vibrant vegetable tomatoes

The vibrant red color of a roasted tomato brightens up a plate that is just lacking that certain something. At least in my family, roasted tomatoes have always been considered to be a special treat. I am not sure why though, as they are extremely easy to prepare…

I like to serve this with my Whole Roasted Chicken and Polenta recipes.  They also go great on top of Parmesan shortbread with fresh mozzarella.

cooking information

• Yield: 5 servings
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes

all ingredients

• 5 Vine ripened fresh tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 2 Teaspoons Dried Italian Seasoning

recipe instruction

1. Slice tomatoes in half.

2. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and garlic.

3. Bake at 400 degrees until tomatoes are tender – approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

cooking tips

• Substitute roma tomatoes with cherry tomato if you are looking for a garnish. You will not need to cook for as long!
• You know when your tomatoes are finished when they are tender and have reduced in size by about half.