Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
- 10m Prep Time
- 2h Cook Time
- 2h Ready In
2 to 4 servings Gentle heat and time concentrates the flavor of tomatoes and turns them silky and sweet. Simply running a knife through them results in a rich, chunky sauce. Toss with pasta or use on a pizza.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 pounds tomatoes, cut into ¾-inch-thick slices
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil
- Chopped basil, thyme, or other herb of your choice
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out on the sheet: 2 pounds tomatoes, cut into ¾-inch-thick slices
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Step 2.
Combine: 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Step 3.
Sprinkle over the tomatoes. Drizzle with: Olive oil
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Step 4.
Sprinkle with: Chopped basil, thyme, or other herb of your choice
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Step 5.
Bake for 2 hours. Let cool to room temperature.