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Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Summer plum tomatoes roasted in the oven with garlic and herbs make an easy, delicious homemade tomato sauce that will fill the room with an intoxicating aroma.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 8 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 4 lbs plum tomatoes*

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450º F.
  2. Divide the olive oil and pour onto the bottom of two large rimmed baking sheets; add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally and remove the stems.
  4. Toss the tomatoes with the oil and seasonings, then lay them down cut side down on the dish.
  5. Roast in the oven until the tomatoes wilt and become softened, about 30-35 minutes, the tomatoes will start to wrinkle.
  6. Depending on the size of your tomatoes, cooking time will vary so keep an eye on them.
  7. When done, remove from oven and let them cool.
  8. The skins will come off easily; remove and discard skins and herbs then coarsely chop the tomatoes.
  9. Adjust salt as needed and place in a jar or use right away.

Notes

  • Makes 3 1/2 cups.
  • *Calculated based on 3 1/2 cups cooked tomatoes which differs slightly from uncooked.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8.5g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 282mg (12%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8.5g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 282mg 12%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.