Whole Roasted Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Divide tomatoes and thyme between two rimmed baking sheets.
3. 3
   Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Toss to combine and spread in a single layer.
5. 5
   Roast until tomatoes burst, rotating pans halfway through, about 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Let cool, then coarsely chop.
7. 7
   (Tomatoes can be refrigerated in airtight containers up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.)