Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Turn oven to 140° (lowest your oven gets).
2. 2
   Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
3. 3
   Place rack on top of foil (cookie rack). Slice tomatoes lengthwise and cut off bottoms.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Place in oven and let dry to golden (4 to 8 hours). If they are red-brown, they dried too long.
6. 6
   Remove, let cool and place in jar.
7. 7
   Add garlic, basil and olive oil.
8. 8
   Use with pasta, salads or alone.