Roasted Tomatoes - Spend With Pennies

Roasted Tomatoes are an easy and delicious side dish. Fresh tomatoes are tossed with olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs and a hint of balsamic vinegar.

These oven roasted tomatoes take just minutes to prepare and are the perfect accompaniment alongside Easy Grilled Chicken Breast or a juicy steak dinner.

An Easy Side Dish

Tomatoes are an easy side dish and we love making them shine. They’re healthy, fresh, and full of flavor. From broiled tomatoes, tomato pie to pico de gallo or tomato soup, the possibilities are endless!

Any kind of fresh tomato is great in this recipe, the juicier the better. Roma tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are also great! The balsamic, olive oil, basil, and parmesan cheese balance perfectly with the sweet tart flavor of the tomatoes.

Roasted tomatoes are the perfect base for tomato sauce, roasted tomato soup, and marinara sauce. They are also delicious tossed with pasta (no other sauce required), on pizza, or just on their own!

How To Roast Tomatoes

Making roasted tomatoes is as simple as cutting and seasoning them. I love to use loads of fresh garlic and herbs but dried herbs work as well!

To make roasted tomatoes:

1. Wash and halve the tomatoes
2. Toss with remaining ingredients
3. Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish or on a baking tray and roast

They’re truly that easy!

How Long To Roast Tomatoes

I’ve seen several recipes that that 40-60 minutes to roast tomatoes but I find by then they’re often mushy and almost turn to tomato sauce. Roasted tomatoes only need about 15-20 minutes, making them a quick side dish!

In this roasted tomatoes recipe I use whichever variety of tomato is juicy and ripe. A large, hearty, or firm tomato (like a Beefsteak) make take a bit longer to cook. A more tender tomato (like campari or cherry tomatoes) may need close to 10-15 minutes. Of course, if you prefer them softer you can cook them longer. Roasted tomatoes will need to cook at different times depending on their size.

How To Roast Cherry Tomatoes

If you’re making roasted cherry tomatoes, you can use the same method. Wash and half them, then toss them with other ingredients and arrange on a baking sheet.

Cherry tomatoes will take a little less time than larger tomatoes ones, so just make sure you watch them carefully!

How To Store Tomatoes

Just like Parmesan Oven Baked Tomatoes, these roasted tomatoes last 4-5 days in the fridge. Any leftover roasted tomatoes are great added to soups, Chilis, stews, or pasta sauce.

While these don’t freeze well as a side dish (the texture of tomatoes can change) they can be frozen. Chop and freeze and add the frozen tomatoes in place of canned diced tomatoes to all of your favorite recipes.

More Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes

• Fresh Tomato Salad – perfect for summer
• Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken – so creamy! 
• Parmesan Oven Baked Tomatoes – crispy and delicious 
• Tomato Mozzarella Salad
• Stuffed Tomatoes

5 from 69 votes Author Holly Nilsson

Roasted Tomatoes

Author Holly Nilsson Servings 6 servings These oven roasted tomatoes are seriously delicious. We love serving them in roasted tomato pasta, or even just as a side dish. Tomatoes are always great! SaveSaved Rate Print Servings 6 servings Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 15 minutes minutes Email this recipe!Enter your email and we’ll send it directly to you, plus get even more tips & recipes!Email * Email Permalink Title Save

Ingredients 1x2x3x

• ▢ 2 to 3 pounds ripe tomatoes
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dry basil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese optional
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Wash tomatoes and cut in half (if they're large tomatoes, cut into quarters).
• Toss tomatoes with remaining ingredients.
• Place in a rimmed baking pan or dish. Roast 10-20 minutes or to desired doneness.

Notes

Larger or firmer tomatoes such as Romas will need more time (closer to 20 minutes) while ripe small tomatoes such as Campari will only need about 10 minutes. Once cooked tomatoes can sit and be served hot or at room temperature. 5 from 69 votes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 56 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 20.9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish Cuisine American

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