Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic
Roasted cherry tomatoes with garlic become soft and jammy, creating a rich, garlicky oil as they bake. A simple, flavorful recipe made with just a few ingredients, perfect for pasta, toast, or pizza.
Servings: 2 cups
Equipment
- cutting board and sharp knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- 8x10 baking dish (or something similar)
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic ~4-6 large cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉
- Rinse and pat the tomatoes dry, then slice them in half and add them to a baking dish. An 8x10 dish fits about 2 heaping cups. Avoid overcrowding. If the tomatoes are stacked, they’ll end up steaming instead of roasting.
- Add the minced garlic, olive oil, and salt to the baking dish. Toss to coat, then arrange the tomatoes cut-side down to help the skins blister as they roast.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the tomato skins are blistered to your liking and the garlic is golden brown.
- Enjoy spooned over your favorite protein, used as a simple pizza sauce, or tossed with your favorite pasta.