Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Oven roasted cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinegar is an easy recipe that's a delicious base to make all kinds of rustic Italian-inspired dishes, like cherry tomato pasta sauce!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe cherry tomatoes ((or grape tomatoes, halved of whole))
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 tsp dried thyme)
• 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes, then place on the baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle the minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and sugar over the tomatoes. Gently toss to coat.
3. 3Spread the tomatoes out in a single layer. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. 4Roast in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very wilted, and the pan juices have started to thicken.
5. 5Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to use.