Garlic Oven Roasted Cherry tomatoes are roasted with olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning. These bite-sized little flavor bombs are perfect for an appetizer or the star of the meal and will be a new family favorite!
Roasting enhances the natural sweetness and the fresh flavor of the tomatoes, so enjoy this simple recipe for creating a delightful dish! I love using summer tomatoes to make these roasted cherry tomatoes and use them on my Garlic Roasted Tomato and Spinach Flatbread or my Tomato Sausage Omelet.
Why this recipe works
The roasting process for these cherry tomatoes allows the sugars to get caramelized and have a concentrated flavor. So delicious on bruschetta or avocado toasts. They have less liquid after roasting and are a delicious way to add a burst of flavor to pasta dishes like my Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pasta, pizza, salads, and more!
Ingredients needed for roasted tomatoes
- Cherry tomatoes: any variety of fresh tomatoes work great even grape tomatoes.
- Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic cloves.
- Olive oil: I like to use extra virgin olive oil.
- Italian seasoning: You can use a mixture of dried herbs like rosemary, thyme and basil if you prefer.
- Sugar: Add a pinch of granulated sugar if your tomatoes aren’t sweet summer tomatoes.
How to make oven-roasted cherry tomatoes
- Step 1: Slice the fresh cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl.
- Step 2: Add olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and toss.
- Step 3: Place the tomatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Place cherry tomatoes in a preheated oven and roast cherry tomatoes.
Recipe Tips
- Place a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil over a baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Spread them out don’t overcrowd the sheet pan so they can caramelize.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to weeks.
- Spread some roasted tomatoes on a toasted bruschetta topped with some Feta cheese and fresh basil.
Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for storage
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees
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In a large mixing bowl add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, Olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and sugar if you’re adding it. Mix gently
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Transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminium foil or parchment paper and spread into an even layer.
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Bake for 1 hour or until tomatoes are soft and smell delicious
Notes
You can use a mixture of dried herbs like rosemary, thyme and basil if you prefer.
Store in a sealed container with a little extra olive oil in the refrigerator for a week, or freeze in small freezer bags for up to six months.
Spread some roasted tomatoes on a toasted bruschetta with Feta cheese and fresh basil for a delicious appetizer!
