Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Garlic

This roasted Roma tomatoes and garlic recipe makes a fantastic side dish for homemade macaroni and cheese and Italian pasta dishes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 cloves garlic, peeled
• 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.