Roasted Sliced Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. 2
   Put a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Slice the tomatoes, horizontally, into thirds and arrange the slices on the rack.
4. 4
   Put the top and bottom of the tomatoes, cut side up, on the rack.
5. 5
   Dress the tomatoes with a little extra-virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and a little fresh thyme.
6. 6
   Roast the tomatoes for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Remove the tomatoes from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter.