Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Olive oil for greasing pan plus additional for drizzling (optional)
• 6 large plum tomatoes (1 1/2 lb), halved lengthwise
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a shallow baking pan.
2. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in 1 layer in pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Roast tomatoes until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown on bottom, about 1 hour. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm, covered with tented foil (do not let foil touch tomatoes), until ready to serve. Serve warm or at room temperature.