Active Time

　　5 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/4 HR

　　A long turn in the oven gives these juicy plum tomatoes good caramelization, lending sweetness to their robust flavor.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　Olive oil for greasing pan plus additional for drizzling (optional)

　　6 large plum tomatoes (1 1/2 lb), halved lengthwise

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a shallow baking pan.

　　

Step 2

Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in 1 layer in pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

Roast tomatoes until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown on bottom, about 1 hour. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm, covered with tented foil (do not let foil touch tomatoes), until ready to serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Tomatoes can be roasted 2 hours ahead and cooled completely, then kept, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature. Reheat in shallow baking pan in a preheated 350°F oven until tomatoes are heated through, about 10 minutes.