Vesuvius Tomatoes

Name: Vesuvius Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 12 large ripe plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled, bruised; 12 fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
12 large ripe plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
3 large garlic cloves, peeled, bruised
12 fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 250F.
2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
4

Place tomatoes in single layer in large roasting pan.
5

Add onions, 1/2 cup oil, garlic, basil, salt, sugar and red pepper; toss to coat.
6

Roast until tomatoes are tender but not falling apart, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.