Oven-Roasted Basil Tomatoes Recipe

About this recipe

A simple and flavorful vegan dish featuring roasted tomatoes infused with garlic and fresh basil, perfect for a light dinner or as a topping for crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 2.5 Kg Austin Whole Peeled Tomato
• 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
• 5Ltr Vittorio Pomace Olive Oil
• 50G Primi Piatti Basil Flakes

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
2. 2. Wash and dry 6 large tomatoes. Cut them lengthwise, leaving them attached at the bottom end, and open them like a book.
3. 3. Arrange the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut side up.
4. 4. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
5. 5. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes, ensuring they are lightly coated.
6. 6. Tear 3 sprigs of fresh basil into smaller pieces and scatter them over the tomatoes.
7. 7. Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 4-6 hours, checking occasionally, until they are shriveled but still slightly soft.
8. 8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These roasted tomatoes can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.